Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
24 August 2026
Posted 13 Aug 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…