Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
9 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
140.7
95.9 teaching · 44.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,132
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
55%
Girls vs boys
558 girls · 574 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
- Lead within a large, comprehensive and growing Catholic secondary school community
- Help shape the systems, culture and structures that will support Thomas More College’s next phase of growth
- An outstanding opportunity for an experienced or aspirational Catholic educational leader ready to lead at scale
- Competitive Salary $194,256 base + Super + Pool Car
The Opportunity
Thomas More College is seeking a dynamic and contemporary educational leader to join its Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Principal in 2027.
With more than 1,200 students, approximately 170 staff and planned growth towards 1,500 students, Thomas More College offers something distinctive, the opportunity to provide holistic leadership within a large, diverse and increasingly dynamic secondary school environment.
Working closely with the Principal and other senior leaders, the Deputy Principal will share responsibility for the leadership and daily operation of the College while helping shape the systems, structures and practices required for its continued growth and progression.
At the heart of the position is the responsibility to support excellent teaching and learning within a contemporary faith-centred environment and to work collaboratively with senior leaders to develop the school’s vision and mission and create structures that enable staff and students to thrive.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide visible, collaborative leadership across the daily operations and strategic priorities of a large and dynamic secondary school.
- Lead high-quality teaching and learning, using evidence and data to support improve…