Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
27 July 2026
About St Patrick's College
1,394
Total students
53%
Boys
47%
Girls
123.3
Teaching FTE
58.5
Non-teaching FTE
1,009
ICSEA value
51st percentile · Average SES
9%
EAL/D Background
8%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
EREA Colleges Ltd invites applications for the role of Deputy Principal of St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe for commencement in January 2027.
As an authentic and liberating Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition, St Patrick's College has been educating and inspiring young men from Years 5 to 12 since 1952. We are committed to forming young Men of Action, character, purpose and service through a holistic education grounded in learning, faith, co-curricular life and service.
Situated on the picturesque shores of Moreton Bay, St Patrick’s College currently enrols more than 1,420 boys from Years 5 to 12. The St Patrick’s experience, through innovative and engaging education programs, fosters learning in a culture enriched by pastoral care and camaraderie, where young men are encouraged to be 'men of action', striving for excellence together.
The successful candidate will possess:
• Extensive teaching experience;
• Exceptional credentials as a Catholic educator;
• Demonstrated record of successful and highly relational leadership;
• Ability to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability across all aspects of the College;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills;
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.