Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 22 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-9
School staff (FTE)
64.1
34.4 teaching · 29.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
428
Indigenous students
9%
Language other than English
17%
Girls vs boys
206 girls · 222 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
The Opportunity
St Joseph's School, Murray Bridge is seeking an experienced and faith-filled leader to join our community as Deputy Principal.
Working closely with the Principal, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to drive excellence in teaching and learning, student wellbeing, faith formation and community engagement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming and inclusive Reception to Year-9 school that values kindness, compassion and strong relationships.
As Deputy Principal, you will be a visible and approachable leader who supports staff, nurtures student growth and partners with families, parish and the wider community to create an environment where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with the Principal to lead school improvement and strategic priorities
- Strengthening Catholic identity and fostering Josephite traditions across the school community
- Leading teaching and learning excellence through evidence-informed practice and data-informed improvement
- Maintaining a classroom teaching presence that models exemplary practice and supports student learning
- Fostering student wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour
- Building staff capability and strengthening partnerships with families, parish and community
About You
We are seeking someone who:
- Is an active Catholic committed to leading a faith-centred school community
- Demonstrates successful leadership in teaching and learning improvement
- Builds genuine relationships with students, families and staff through visi…