Deputy Principal

Thomas More College · Salisbury Downs, SA

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

9 November 2026

17 days remaining

Posted 22 Oct 2026

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About Thomas More College

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

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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