Deputy Principal

St George Preca School

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

St George Preca School in Caroline Springs, Victoria, is seeking a dynamic Deputy Principal to strengthen evidence-informed practice, student outcomes and staff capability. This full-time role sits within the leadership team and partners with the principal to drive professional learning and consistent best practices across the school.

The successful candidate will undertake additional portfolios (Religious Education, Learning & Teaching, Mathematics, Literacy, Learning Diversity, etc), foster

Qualifications

Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School
Commitment to MACS and Child Safety Code of Conduct
Three referees listed, with current principal contacted for experience

Responsibilities

Lead professional learning and support classroom pedagogy across the school.
Drive best practice and whole-school improvement aligned with strategic priorities.
Collaborate with the leadership team to align with the principal's direction.
Undertake additional portfolio areas as agreed (Religious Education, Learning & Teaching, Mathematics, Literacy, Learning Diversity, Daily Organisation, Coaching/Mentoring).

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

As we appoint our next Positions of Leadership, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled relational leader who is committed to improving whole-school outcomes by strengthening evidence-informed practice, community engagement, teacher confidence and capability, and consistency of practices across the school.

The Deputy Principal combines exceptional relational leadership with the ability to adapt to the ever changing needs of a school.

The Deputy Principal works collaboratively with other leaders to ensure alignment with the school's broader strategic priorities. The Deputy Principal grows the expertise, confidence and independence of teachers so that high-quality practices become embedded across the school.

This is an important leadership role within the broader leadership team. The full-time allocation enables the Deputy Principal to facilitate professional learning, support classroom pedagogy and lead best practice throughout the school. The contract is an ongoing teaching position with a 3-year Deputy Principal appointment. The Deputy Principal Role Description outlines key responsibilities that the successful applicant will undertake. In discussion with the principal, the successful candidate will also take on additional portfolio areas (eg; Religious Education, Learning & Teaching, Mathematics, Literacy, Learning Diversity, Daily Organisation, Coaching/Mentoring, etc).

We are seeking a candidate who builds and demonstrates the following:

Psychological safety
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Ability to build staff capability
Ability to receive and act on feedback
Collaborative leadership
Alignment with Principal and Leadership Team direction
Whole-school thinking
Professional integrity and confidentiality
Commitment to student outcomes and full flourishing of all

Selection Criteria Attached

Please see the role description for further details.

Applicants must have (or be undertaking) accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School and have a commitment to the MACS and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Applicants must have three referees listed. For experienced educators, your current principal will be contacted, so please ensure that they are aware of your application.

If you have enquiries about this position or the school, please contact the school on 7378 5500 or office@stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au or principal@stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au.

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