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Deputy Principal
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 12 September 2025
St Angela of the Cross Primary School is an exciting new Catholic school in Warragul. The school opened in 2021, for students in Foundation through to Grade Six, and provides high quality, affordable Catholic education.
<p>St Angela of the Cross Primary School is a Catholic primary school located in Warragul with a current enrolment of 285 students. The School was officially opened in 2021 and is one of two primary schools in the Warragul Parish.</p>
<p>St Angela of the Cross Primary School is situated in a high growth area of Gippsland, with Warragul and Drouin being the fastest growing area in Australia in 2024 with a population increase of 41% over the last 10 years. Situated 100km south-east of Melbourne, on the lands of the Gunai Kurnai People, Warragul has become a highly desirable destination for families.</p>
<p>The School, as part of St Joseph’s Parish, provides access to Catholic education to families situated in the Warragul community. The school will complete its Stage 3 building project by the beginning of 2026, providing 21 modern classrooms that are well appointed and resourced.</p>
<p>St Angela of the Cross Primary School, Warragul 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 Angela of the Cross Primary School. The role involves working closely with the Principal in enacting the strategic directions of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL) and the deployment of resources, which reflect the following key priorities:</p>
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<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>
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<p>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 a second period of appointment. The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at St Angela of the Cross Primary School as a teacher.</p>
<p>At St Angela of the Cross Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.</p>
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<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 (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</i></a><i> </i><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QwcmeBrHaihkk85PT0khfTW_N4uGQ2iH/view" rel="nofollow"><i>2022</i>.</a></p>
<p><strong>Start Date: </strong>27 January 2026</p>
<p><strong>Salary: </strong>$140,447 - $143,686</p>
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<p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p>
<p>For enquiries, please contact Mr Stephen Pitt (Principal) on (03) 5622 9800 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p>
<p>Applications should include a cover letter and completed Application Form.</p>
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<p>Applications are to be sent to Mr Stephen Pitt via email to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stangelawarragul.catholic.edu.au</a> by Friday 12 September 2025 at 4.00 pm.</p>
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