Deputy Principal

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**Role Description/Criteria**

We are seeking a creative, passionate, knowledgeable and skilled Deputy Principal / Learning & Teaching Leader. Applicants will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience, through a collaborative approach to learning and teaching. Desired applicants will work with staff to build high quality learning and teaching programs that meet the needs of all students and linked to evidence based practice. They will have strong understandings of current teaching practices and be able to develop school staff in building high quality student outcomes.

The successful applicant will:

- have a commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of all children
- possess the qualifications, skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience
- have an understanding of an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning, inclusive of student voice and agency
- be prepared to be involved in extra curricular school activities
- accreditation to teach or lead Religious Education in a Catholic School or a commitment to obtain accreditation
- hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration

In addition, successful applicants will be expected to:

- commit to the Catholic Ethos, the principles of Catholic teaching, and living the school’s vision
- commit to the St Margaret’s Child Safe Policy & the Staff Code of Conduct
- commit to ongoing professional learning and the continuing development of a positive school culture
- have a capacity to promote contemporary and innovative practice
- have an ability to communicate positively and effectively with all stakeholders in the school community and have high expectations for all students
- gather, analyse and use student data to drive learning and teaching and inform best practice

This full time position will commence on the 27th January 2024. Please refer to the attached Role Descriptions and Application for Employment.

St Margaret’s Catholic School is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.

**Application Procedures