<p><strong>PRIMARY DEPUTY PRINCIPAL / TEACHING AND LEARNING LEADER</strong></p> <p>Immaculate Heart of Mary Primary School (St Mary’s) is a Catholic primary school located in Newborough with a current enrolment of 265 students. The school has been offering quality education in the Moe-Newborough area for 60 years and is one of two primary schools in the Catholic Parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Kieran, Moe-Newborough, boasting vibrant, modern classrooms that are well appointed and resourced.&nbsp;</p> <p>Newborough is located in the Latrobe Valley in the Gippsland region of Victoria, on the lands of the Gunaikurnai People.&nbsp;</p> <p>Immaculate Heart of Mary Primary School, Newborough 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:<br><br> &nbsp;</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 who aspires to principalship.&nbsp;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 the school as a teacher.&nbsp;</p> <p>At Immaculate Heart of Mary Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.</p> <p><strong>Tenure:</strong>&nbsp; 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&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QwcmeBrHaihkk85PT0khfTW_N4uGQ2iH/view" rel="nofollow"><i><u>Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022</u></i></a>.</p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp; 27 January 2026</p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;$140,447 - $143,686</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p> <p>For enquiries, please contact Mrs Lisa Broeren (Principal) on 5127 2342 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%2FLearning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%2FLearning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%2FLearning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au</a></u>.</p> <p>Applications should include a cover letter and completed Application Form.</p> <p>Applications are to be sent to Mrs Lisa Broeren via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%2FLearning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%2FLearning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Deputy%20Principal%2FLearning%20and%20Teaching%20Leader%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au</a></u> by Friday 10 October 2025 at 5.00 pm.&nbsp;</p>