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Role Description/Criteria

St Mary’s School in Geelong is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and passionate educator to fulfil the role of Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching. The Deputy Principal role is a two-year fixed term position. The successful applicant will have an ongoing teaching role at St Mary’s School. Whilst this appointment has an initial leadership position of Learning & Teaching, all positions of leadership at St Mary's School will be vacated and available for 2026-2027.

Due to the timing of this appointment, the successful candidate's start date is to be negotiated with relevant stakeholders. 

St Mary’s School has an embedded evidence-informed, explicit instruction approach that is delivered within a coherent, knowledge-rich learning and teaching program. 

The successful applicant will be:

• a calm and collaborative school leader who has the capacity to nurture the strong community bond between staff, students and families
• knowledgeable, aligned and experienced in implementing the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Vision for Instruction Position Statement
• able to deliver and support aligned, high quality, evidence-informed learning and teaching practices from Foundation to Year 6
• an approachable, visible and collaborative leader who demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of staff, students and their families
• a leader who is aspiring to principalship, seeking to be mentored by the current principal and willing to undertake professional learning to prepare for principalship

The successful applicant will have:

• evidence of leading and modelling instructional leadership through exemplary curriculum knowledge
• an ability to build the capacity and cultivate the performance of individuals and teams
• a deep understanding and passion for improving student outcomes
• strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain partnerships and enhance the welcoming atmosphere of the school and parish
• exceptional organisation and experience to support leading and managing the school
• leadership skills and experience to the capacity to build strong links and maintain trust and credibility with the wider school community
• communication and interpersonal skills with the aptitude to build and nurture relationships and engage staff, students and their families
• have the ability to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and high expectations across the school 
• support the Principal with behaviour management and student engagement strategies
• have the capacity to act as Principal during their absence, ensuring the smooth management of school operations
• the ability to deliver professional learning, build staff capacity and assist in conflict resolution

Special Requirements

• a strong commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of Catholic schools
• accreditation to teach Religious Education
• full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• the appropriate qualifications including a Master’s Degree

St Mary's School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. All employees will be required to have a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Salary in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement and available at 

Application Process

Read the St Mary's School Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct on the .

Provide the following documentation addressed to Mrs Annice Lappin (Principal) via email: principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au

1. cover letter
2. completed 'Application For Employment' form
3. up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of 3 referees
4. response to key selection criteria

Key Selection Criteria

1. Your ability to manage school operations and daily organisation
2. Your knowledge and experience in leading high-quality, evidence-informed learning and teaching practices
3. Your strength in fostering a child safe culture where the dignity and unconditional, positive regard for all is upheld
4. Your proven experience to collaboratively build and maintain positive relationships with the parish, staff, students and their families

Applications close on 30 December 2024.

It is anticipated that interviews for this position will be conducted in person during the week commencing 6 January 2025 for shortlisted candidates.

Application Procedures

http://www.cecv.catholic.edu.au/Positions-Vacant/Deputy-Principal-St-Mary-s-School-E1056