Deputy Principal: Teaching

Deputy Principal: Teaching & Learning and Religious Education leader — Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Role Description/Criteria: The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding, commitment, and support for the values and ethos of the Catholic school and the mission of the Catholic Church
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with Child Safe standards
• how to foster and develop appropriate professional relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school community
• how they collaboratively lead and work in teams with flexibility, creativity, passion and enthusiasm
• how they view themselves as a lifelong learner, which they foster in all
• an extensive knowledge of MACS' Vision of Instruction and Engagement documents
• an extensive knowledge of explicit instruction, cognitive load theory, gradual release model, daily review, full participation techniques etc
• an ability to gather, analyse and use data (formal and informal) to improve teacher pedagogy and students outcomes
• the capacity to show initiative, creativity and to think and act strategically
• how they ensure and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement
• an ability to work at both a strategic and operational level
• exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to staff and community members
• excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills
• exceptional organisational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage competing tasks with a high level of attention to detail
• enthusiasm for working in a team environment, where being adaptable and having a sense of humour is essential

This is a full time ongoing teacher position at St Elizabeth's, with a three year appointment as Deputy Principal/Teaching and Learning leader with the additional role of Religious Education leader.

The position will commence Term 1, 2026.

Applicants are also required to:

• be Catholic (a certificate of one of the sacraments will be required)
• demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, and an understanding of the leadership role in Catholic education
• demonstrate a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children
• have experience in a formally appointed leadership role within a Catholic Education
• have current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• have academic qualifications additional to initial teacher education (Master's degree or five year equivalent)
• have relevant, appropriate and substantial educational experience, including classroom teaching and leadership positions
• have relevant experience within the last five (5) years in Catholic parish primary schools, or currently in a role associated with and supporting Catholic parish primary schools
• be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school

For applicants to be considered for this role, they will need to carefully read the role descriptions of: Deputy Principal/Teaching and Learning Religious Education leader A one page letter outlining the applicant's reasons and interests for applying for this position, which can outline any leadership experience in the Teaching and Learning and Religious Education spheres needs to be attached. Applicants will also be required to reflect and complete the attached Deputy Principal application, which is based on the AITSL Leadership Standard profile. Please include three referees; one referee must be your current school Principal.

Applications close: Friday 19th September 2025 @ 5pm.

Application ProceduresPlease email applications to principal@sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au

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