At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire educational initiatives to enhance student learning and support staff development.
- Company: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a vibrant community-focused institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing employment opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing lifelong learners in a child-safe environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, faith-filled and inspiring educational leader to join St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Warragul as Deputy Principal – Learning Adjustment.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Warragul, with a current enrolment of 356 students. The School was officially opened in 1882 and is one of two primary schools in St Joseph's Parish. In 2004, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School opened on its current site in Burke Street which it shares with Marist-Sion College.
Warragul has grown from a semi-rural residential town to form part of a major growth corridor, 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD in the West Gippsland region, on the lands of the Gunaikurnai People. Warragul forms part of a larger urban area that includes the nearby town of Drouin and is accessible from the M1 freeway. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located close to Warragul's CBD with many retail and food stores together as well as other large retail outlets.
The School, as part of St Joseph's Parish Warragul, provides access to Catholic education to families situated in the central and eastern areas of the Parish and boasts vibrant, modern classrooms that are well appointed and resourced.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is seeking a faith-filled, inspirational and dynamic Deputy Principal – Learning Adjustment to work in partnership with our staff, student and parent community. The role of the Primary Deputy Principal is to support the Principal and Leadership Team in managing the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. The role involves working closely with the principal to enact the strategic directions of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL) and support the effective deployment of resources in line with the following key priorities:
- Enlivening faith education and Catholic identity
- Improved learning outcomes for all students
- Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building
- Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance
We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership, who aspires to principalship. The Deputy Principal position will initially be offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, with opportunity for renewal. The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at the School as a teacher.
At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.
Tenure: Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment
Start Date: 27 January 2027
Salary: $140,447 - $143,686
A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position is required. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and satisfy all requirements associated with employment in a Victorian Catholic school.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment where the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child are paramount.
Deputy Principal-Learning Adjustment in Warragul employer: DOSCEL
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