Deputy Principal

St Gabriel's School · Reservoir, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

24 August 2026

4 days left

Posted 13 Aug 2026

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About St Gabriel's School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

19.3

14.7 teaching · 4.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

10.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

149

Indigenous students

3%

Language other than English

57%

Girls vs boys

81 girls · 68 boys

54%
46%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

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Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

About the role

It will involve working closely with the principal in enacting the strategic directions of DOSCEL and the strategic deployment of resources, which reflect the following key priorities:

  • Enlivening faith education and Catholic Identity. 
  • Improved learning outcomes for all students. 
  • Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building. 
  • Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance. 

We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership who aspires to principalship. The Deputy Principal position will initially be offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, with opportunity for a second period of appointment. 

The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School as a teacher. At St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.

 About You

 The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
  • Accreditation to Teach Religious Education (or willingness to obtain).
  • A proven record of successful educational leadership.
  • Outstanding knowledge of contemporary curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to inspire, coach and develop staff.
  • Strategic thinking, innovation and a collaborative leadership style.

Tenure: Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), w…

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