<p>St Thomas’ Primary School is a Catholic primary school located in Sale with a current enrolment of 287 students. The School was officially opened in 1970 by the Sisters of Sion and is one of three primary schools in the St Mary’s Sale Cathedral Parish. The School is committed to creating a place of faith and learning for all students.</p><p>The town of Sale is located in Gippsland, approximately 210 kilometres from Melbourne on the lands of the Gunai Kurnai People. The Gippsland Lakes, Ninety-Mile Beach and Great Dividing Range are all within close proximity and the town of Sale boasts outstanding services and recreational facilities, including the Port of Sale.</p><p>The School prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos, quality curriculum and pastoral care of all within the school community and is held in high regard by the wider Sale community, with St Thomas’ Primary School being an active participant in a variety of community-based activities.</p><p>St Thomas’ Primary School is seeking a faith filled, inspirational and dynamic Deputy Principal 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 Thomas’ Primary School. It will involve working closely with the principal in enacting the strategic directions of DOSCEL and the strategic deployment of resources, which reflect the following key priorities:</p><ul><li>Enlivening faith education and Catholic identity</li><li>Improved learning outcomes for all students</li><li>Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building</li><li>Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.</li></ul><p><br />We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership and who aspires to principalship. The 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. </p><p>Role Classification: Primary Deputy Principal Level 2 (200 – 399 students) in accordance with the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QwcmeBrHaihkk85PT0khfTW_N4uGQ2iH/view" rel="nofollow"><i>Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022</i></a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Tenure:</strong>           Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment</p><p><strong>Classification:</strong>   Primary Deputy Principal Level 2</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong>        28 January 2025</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong>               $139,056 - $142,264</p><p> </p><p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p><p>Please contact Mrs Anita Little (Principal) on 5144 1332 or <a href="mailto:principal&#64;sttsale.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;sttsale.catholic.edu.au</a> for enquiries.</p><p>Applications should include a cover letter and completed Application Form.</p><p>Applications close Monday, 11 November 2024 at 5.00 pm.</p>