Deputy Principal
- Seeking a highly motivated and skilled relational leader.
- Focus on improving whole-school outcomes and teacher capability.
- Collaborative leadership role within the school's leadership team.
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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 important 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.
Applications are currently open and close on Monday, October 5, 2026. Applications can be submitted online and directed to Mr Michael Ozbun. Please include the following
- cover letter (1 page)
- selection criteria
- Curriculum Vitae
- a copy of current VIT card and a copy of identification card, e.g. driver's licence.
Should you be shortlisted for an interview, the interviews will take place on Wednesday, October 14.
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 ***************************************.
Please find attached:
- MACS Code of Conduct
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Deputy Principal Role Description
- Deputy Principal Selection Criteria
Application Procedure
Applications are currently open and close on Friday, October 9, 2026. Applications can be submitted online and directed to Mr Michael Ozbun. Please include the following
- cover letter (1 page)
- selection criteria
- Curriculum Vitae
- a copy of current VIT card and a copy of identification card, e.g. driver's licence.
Should you be shortlisted for an interview, the interviews will take place on Wednesday, October 14.
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