Role Description/Criteria
As we appoint our next Positions of Leadership, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled relational leader who is committed to improving whole-school outcomes by strengthening evidence-informed practice, community engagement, teacher confidence and capability, and consistency of practices across the school.
The Deputy Principal combines exceptional relational leadership with the ability to adapt to the ever changing needs of a school.
The Deputy Principal works collaboratively with other leaders to ensure alignment with the school's broader strategic priorities. The Deputy Principal grows the expertise, confidence and independence of teachers so that high-quality practices become embedded across the school.
This is an key leadership role within the broader leadership team. The full-time allocation enables the Deputy Principal to facilitate professional learning, support classroom pedagogy and lead best practice throughout the school. The contract is an ongoing teaching position with a 3-year Deputy Principal appointment. The Deputy Principal Role Description outlines key responsibilities that the successful applicant will undertake. In discussion with the principal, the successful candidate will also take on additional portfolio areas (eg; Religious Education, Learning & Teaching, Mathematics, Literacy, Learning Diversity, Daily Organisation, Coaching/Mentoring, etc).
We are seeking a candidate who builds and demonstrates the following:
Psychological safety
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Ability to build staff capability
Ability to receive and act on feedback
Collaborative leadership
Alignment with Principal and Leadership Team direction
Whole-school thinking
Professional integrity and confidentiality
Commitment to student outcomes and full flourishing of all
Selection Criteria Attached
Please see the role description for further details.
Applicants must have (or be undertaking) accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School and have a commitment to the MACS and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
Applicants must have three referees listed. For experienced educators, your current principal will be contacted, so please ensure that they are aware of your application.
If you have enquiries about this position or the school, please contact the school on ********* or ****** or ******.
Attachments
MACS Code of Conduct
Child Safety Code of Conduct
Deputy Principal Role Description
Deputy Principal Selection Criteria
Contact Information
Address:
***** Lancefield Drive
Caroline Springs
Phone:
*********
Website:
Principal:
Mr Michael Ozbun
Enquiries:
******
Applications Close:
09/10/2026
Position:
Position of Leadership
Type:
Ongoing
Hours per Week:
Full-time
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