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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

St Mary's School

Principal:  Mr Phillip Smith

Enquiries:  principal@smwhittlesea.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 10/11/2025

Position: Deputy Principal

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Full-time


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Role Description/Criteria

St Mary's is a school of approximately 260 students 40km north of Melbourne. The northern corridor is the most rapidly growing area of Melbourne, and brings new and exciting opportunities in education.

St Mary's School strives for excellence. An extensive academic and extra-curricular program is integral to the development of the children. A love of learning is fostered by staff across all areas of the curriculum as staff seek to further develop a supportive, engaging, and rich learning environment.
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St Mary's is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of the children in our care.Ìý

Applicants require:

  • A commitment to Catholic education and an understanding of the leadership role in Catholic education
  • Evidence of qualifications additional to initial teacher education showing a committment on ongoing professional learning and development
  • Relevant experience in Catholic parish primary schools, or currently in a role associated with and supporting Catholic parish primary schools
  • Accreditation to teach Religious Education
  • An ability to work with a dedicated team to plan for teaching and learning
  • An understanding of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement and an ability to lead the embedding of these within the school.
  • Effective interpersonal and organisational skills
  • A commitment to Child Safe Standards and the wellbeing of children
  • Current VIT registration.

Application Procedure


Please submit a cover letter, current CV/resume and names of at least 3 referees, two of which need to be the previous two principals. Ensure you explain your ability/experience to undertake the elements of the role as detailed in the role description. Please sumit your application through the "Apply for Job" button or email principal@smwhittlesea.catholic.edu.au


Details:

Address: 2-20 Fir Street
Whittlesea

Phone: 9714 9999

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