<p>St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is located in Warragul, with a current enrolment of<br> 356 students. The School was officially opened in 1882 and is one of two primary schools in<br> St Joseph’s Parish. In 2004, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School opened on its current site in<br> Burke Street which it shares with Marist-Sion College.</p> <p><br> Warragul has grown from a semi-rural residential town to form part of a major growth<br> corridor, 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne’s CBD in the West Gippsland region, on the<br> lands of the Gunaikurnai People. Warragul forms part of a larger urban area that includes the<br> nearby town of Drouin and is accessible from the M1 freeway. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary<br> School is located close to Warragul’s CBD with many retail and food stores together as well<br> as other large retail outlets.</p> <p><br> The School, as part of St Joseph’s Parish Warragul, provides access to Catholic education to<br> families situated in the central and eastern areas of the Parish and boasts vibrant, modern<br> classrooms that are well appointed and resourced.</p> <p><br> St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a faith-filled, inspirational and dynamic Deputy<br> Principal – Learning Adjustment to work in partnership with our staff, student and parent<br> community. The role of the Primary Deputy Principal is to support the Principal and<br> Leadership Team in managing the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the<br> education of all students at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. The role involves working<br> closely with the principal to enact the strategic directions of Diocese of Sale Catholic<br> Education Limited (DOSCEL) and support the effective deployment of resources in line with<br> the following key priorities:</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<br> formation and capacity building</li> <li>Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.</li> </ul> <p>We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant with a proven record of leadership, who aspires<br> to principalship. The Deputy Principal position will initially be offered on a fixed-term basis<br> for three years, with opportunity for renewal. The successful applicant will be offered<br> ongoing employment at the School as a teacher.</p> <p><br> At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated<br> and lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tenure:</strong> Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second &nbsp; period of appointment</p> <p><strong>Classification:</strong> Primary Deputy Principal Level 2 (200 – 399 students) in accordance with the<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QwcmeBrHaihkk85PT0khfTW_N4uGQ2iH/view" rel="nofollow">Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement</a><br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QwcmeBrHaihkk85PT0khfTW_N4uGQ2iH/view" rel="nofollow">2022.</a></p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong> 27 January 2027<br><strong>Salary:</strong> $140,447 - $143,686</p> <p><strong>Application Procedures</strong><br> Please contact Ms Rachael Williams, Principal, on 5623 2943 or principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au<br> for enquiries.</p> <p><br> Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position</li> <li>A completed Application Form</li> </ul> <p><br> Applications via email to <strong>Ms Rachael Williams</strong> principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au by<br> Monday 31 August 2026 at 9.00 am.</p> <p><i>Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and satisfy all requirements associated</i><br><i>with employment in a Victorian Catholic school.</i><br><i>St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe</i><br><i>environment where the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child are paramount.</i></p>