Deputy Principal

St Gabriel's School

TRARALGON, VIC 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 August 2026


St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School, Traralgon 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 Gabriel's.

<p>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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Improved learning outcomes for all students.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <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.&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will be offered ongoing employment at St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School as a teacher. At St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>About You</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;The successful applicant will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.</li> <li>Accreditation to Teach Religious Education (or willingness to obtain).</li> <li>A proven record of successful educational leadership.</li> <li>Outstanding knowledge of contemporary curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>The ability to inspire, coach and develop staff.</li> <li>Strategic thinking, innovation and a collaborative leadership style.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tenure:</strong> Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Classification:</strong> Primary Deputy Principal Level 3 (400 – 549 students) in accordance with the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong> 27 January 2027&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Salary: </strong>$144,670 - $148,762</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;Applications should include:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.</li> <li>A completed Application Form.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;For confidential enquiries, please contact: Mrs Michelle Charlton-Principal</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>Phone: 0351 745 515</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 5pm,Tuesday 17th August 2026</strong></p> <p>Applications should be submitted via email to: principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au</p>

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<p>Applications should include a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria and completed Application Form.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications are to be sent to&nbsp;Mrs Michelle Charlton via mail to: <a href="mailto:principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au</a> by <strong>Tuesday 17th August at 5.00 pm.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>