<p><strong>About the position</strong><br> St Francis Xavier College is calling for a student-centered, dedicated, and courageous leader to inspire student growth and achievement commencing in 2027 in the position of Deputy Principal - Learning &amp; Teaching.<br><br> The successful applicant will be appointed as a full-time, ongoing classroom teacher with a three-year tenure as Deputy Principal – Learning &amp; Teaching, commencing at the start of the 2027 school year. Subject to a positive mid-term performance review in 2028, the tenure may be extended for a further three years.<br><br> The Deputy Principal – Learning &amp; Teaching position will be appointed in accordance with the DOSCEL Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022, with remuneration set at Deputy Principal Level 4 (enrolment exceeding 2500 students). The role offers a gross annual salary ranging from $192,662 to $197,784, commensurate with experience.<br><br> The Deputy Principal – Learning &amp; Teaching is accountable to the Principal and provides strategic leadership of the College’s learning and teaching program to drive excellence, equity, and continuous improvement in student learning growth.<br><br> As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal – Learning &amp; Teaching leads the development of a high-quality, inclusive, and coherent learning program across the College, ensuring consistent, data-informed practice and the application of contemporary pedagogy across campuses. The role helps build staff capability, set high expectations, strengthen instructional practice to improve student outcomes, and promote collaboration and professional learning across DOSCEL schools, supporting a connected, outward-focused culture.</p> <p><strong>Professional Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience</strong><br> The successful candidate will possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education, with a deep appreciation for Catholic education for young people and active participation in the life of the Catholic Church</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Education, including Master’s or postgraduate qualifications in Education, Leadership, Religious Education or Theology (or working towards attainment), with evidence of continuous formal learning in a relevant field</li> <li>Accreditation to Teach / Lead RE in a Catholic School</li> <li>An awareness of and deep appreciation for a Catholic education for young people</li> <li>Extensive experience leading contemporary learning and teaching practices in a secondary school</li> <li>Highly developed capacity to research, analyse and interpret data to improve learning and teaching practices and student achievement</li> <li>Demonstrated success in leading and influencing change across a variety of stakeholders, including staff, students, families and community</li> <li>Advanced written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills which establish productive relationships with staff, students, parents and the broader community</li> <li>Strategic and forward-thinking approach to the position</li> <li>Experience leading projects and managing resources</li> </ul> <p>Successful applicants will demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of children.</p> <p><strong>Why work at St Francis Xavier College?</strong><br> We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating within a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently uphold rigorous expectations for personal excellence.<br> Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing, with employee benefits that include:</p> <ul> <li>Free onsite parking</li> <li>Access to internal and external training opportunities</li> <li>Funded membership to professional or industry associations</li> <li>Generous internal and external Professional Learning opportunities</li> <li>Extensive leadership opportunities</li> <li>12% Superannuation</li> <li>Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families</li> <li>Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year</li> <li>16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks of paid Partner Leave</li> <li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li> <li>Generous leave entitlements, including a paid flexible leave day per school year</li> <li>All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling</li> <li>On-site canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses</li> <li>Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, and weekly morning teas</li> </ul> <p><strong>About St Francis Xavier College</strong><br> St Francis Xavier College is an inclusive, three-campus Catholic school of over 2,600 students, grounded in the Gospel and committed to nurturing learners through hope, respect, curiosity, and gratitude. We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operate through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently uphold rigorous expectations of personal excellence.</p> <p>The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).</p> <p><strong>Applications close Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at 5:00 pm.</strong></p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Position Description and Information Document available on the College Employment Portal for detailed information about the role and the associated selection criteria.</p> <p>Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.</p> <p>The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.</p>