Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity and Mission
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
28 August 2026
About St Peter's College
2,089
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
170.1
Teaching FTE
94.6
Non-teaching FTE
1,045
ICSEA value
66th percentile · Average SES
60%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Peter’s College is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College in Melbourne’s south-east region that has a proud history of fostering the educational and spiritual development of its students. St Peter’s College offers a rich and relevant curriculum in a modern learning environment which provides every student the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The College wishes to appoint an exceptional Catholic educator with relevant experience and appropriate educational qualifications to the senior leadership position of Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity and Mission commencing January 2027. The initial term of the appointment is for 3 years and a further 3 years will be offered subject to a successful mid-term review and is attached to a full-time and ongoing teaching position.
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children and will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
Salary
In accordance with the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Agreement 2022, this position is classified as a Secondary Deputy Principal Level 3. The salary range effective 7 July 2025 is between $179,796 to $191,297 dependent on skill and experience level.
Application Process
For further information, including a Candidate Pack, Position Description and an Employment Declaration Form, please visit www.stpeters.vic.edu.au (Employment page).
Applications must include the following:
- Completed Employment Declaration Form
- Covering Letter
- Current CV
Please send your completed application to: hremployment@stpeters.vic.e…