Deputy Principal

At Aquinas, we seek to employ staff who strive for excellence and thrive on empowering young men to lead meaningful lives. We are inspired by Christ to recognise the dignity of every person and promote inclusivity and embrace diversity. Our beautiful campus overlooking the Canning River boasts excellent facilities and an undeveloped bushland that is a sanctuary for native wildlife in the heart of our city.

We are excited to announce the opportunity for a dedicated and innovative leader to join our team in 2026 in the role of Deputy Principal - Teaching & Learning.

This role forms part of the College Leadership Team and will lead the College's Secondary School academic programs and classroom curriculum to ensure the quality delivery of teaching and learning that stimulates, challenge and engages students.

Reporting to the Vice Principal, this is a strategic leadership position that collaborates across departments to ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.

The successful applicant will be an experience educator and leader with:

• Proven ability to deliver educational vision with clarity, purpose and alignment to the College's mission.
• Comprehensive understanding of contemporary educational and curriculum priorities, standards and challenges, including the Australian Curriculum and WACE courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in boys' education philosophies and practices.
• Experience in the development and management of school timetables.
• Advanced capability in coordinating teacher professional learning and growth initiatives.
• Proficient in the use of learning management systems, with experience in SEQTA highly regarded.
• Demonstrated commitment to staff development and capacity building.
• Deep understanding of teaching and learning needs across Middle and Senior School contexts.
• Strong knowledge of student pathways in Years 11 and 12, including academic and vocational options.
• Extensive experience in delivering high-quality educational content with a focus on teaching excellence.
• Advanced experience in coordinating internal and external examinations.
• Demonstrated exemplary classroom practice and instructional leadership.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Category 7 Deputy Principal role offered on a ten-year fixed-term contract, underpinned by a permanent substantive teaching role.

For further information please view the application pack associated position statement.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful location overlooking the Canning River.

Your application must include:

• Cover Letter: Stating your interest in, and suitability for, the advertised position and why you would like to work at Aquinas College (maximum 2 Pages).
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history please give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each position.
• Work-related Referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager.

Applications Close: 4pm Monday 3 November

The College reserves the right to appoint a candidate before applications close.

Aquinas College is committed to ensuring the safety and dignity of all children and young people and has zero tolerance of any abuse of children. All applicants will be subject to Aquinas college and legislative screening procedures and checks as a condition of employment.

Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.