Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
2 October 2026
Posted 7 Sep 2026
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Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
85.3
58.9 teaching · 26.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
707
Indigenous students
14%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
707 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Job No:TCE5079
Commencement Date: 18th January 2027
Location: St Margaret Mary's Catholic College - Hyde Park QLD
Salary Range:$153,277 - $164,999 per annum pending experience + Super + Allowances
Join the leadership team at St Margaret Mary's College,as Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching, where your leadership, faith and vision will help shape a vibrant learning community built on care, excellence and Catholic values.
In this pivotal role, you’ll partner closely with the Principal to guide staff and students toward success - championing high-quality teaching and learning, nurturing Catholic identity, and supporting the spiritual and personal growth of every learner. You’ll lead with integrity, collaboration and purpose, fostering a culture where staff feel supported, students are inspired.
With proven leadership experience and a deep commitment to Catholic education, you demonstrate the ability to develop and mentor others within a professional learning culture. Drawing on your knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, curriculum design and student wellbeing, you inspire excellence and model inclusive, values-driven leadership. You’ll also lead continuous improvement and innovation, using data-informed practice to strengthen teaching, learning and student outcomes.
You’ll bring authentic faith leadership as an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community, together with full accreditation to teach Religious Education and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
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