<p>St Catherine’s Primary School is a Catholic primary school located in Berwick with a current enrolment of 602 students. The School was officially opened in 1996 and is one of three primary schools in St Michael’s Parish, Berwick. The School boasts vibrant, modern classrooms that are well appointed and resourced.&nbsp;</p> <p>Inspired by the life of St Catherine of Siena, St Catherine’s Primary School is a Catholic community where God’s love is experienced, shared and celebrated. The school is committed to developing a safe and supportive learning environment and actively supports the development of the whole child in a nurturing learning community, where all are engaged, empowered and encouraged to develop a love of life-long learning.</p> <p>Berwick is part of a major growth corridor, 41 kilometres south-east of Melbourne’s CBD, on the lands of the Bunurong People.&nbsp;</p> <p>St Catherine’s Primary School, Berwick 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 the 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> <p>• Enlivening faith education and Catholic identity</p> <p>• Improved learning outcomes for all students</p> <p>• Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building</p> <p>• Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.</p> <p>We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership and who aspires to principalship. The position of leadership 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>The St Catherine’s Primary School community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Role Classification:</strong> Primary Deputy Principal Level 4 (550 – 699 students) in accordance with the <i>Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022</i></p> <p><strong>Tenure:</strong> 3 years, with a possible second period of appointment</p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong> 27 January 2025</p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong> $149,745 - $153,843</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Procedures:</strong></p> <p>For enquiries, please contact Mrs Anna Viney&nbsp;(Principal)&nbsp;on 9702 1466 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:principal@stcberwick.catholic.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%20-%20%20School%20Operations%20%2F%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stcberwick.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>Applications should include a cover letter and completed application form.</p> <p>Applications via email to Mrs Anna Viney (Principal) <a href="mailto:principal@stcberwick.catholic.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%20-%20%20School%20Operations%20%2F%20Learning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stcberwick.catholic.edu.au</a> by 2.00pm on Monday 13 October 2025.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>