Primary Deputy Principal - Readvertised

St Agatha's Primary School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

St Agatha's Catholic Primary School in Cranbourne invites applications for an outstanding faith-filled Deputy Principal to lead across learning, wellbeing, faith formation and operations in a 3-year fixed-term role commencing 27 January 2027.

The successful applicant will work with the Principal to shape a shared vision for excellence in Catholic education, strengthen Catholic identity, and drive student outcomes through evidence-informed practice and professional learning.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong instructional leadership and a track record of improving student outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of structured explicit instruction and responsive teaching.
• Experience in Catholic education and faith formation is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and instructional leadership across learning, wellbeing, faith formation and school operations.
• Strengthen curriculum coherence, assessment practices and teacher expertise.
• Drive continuous school improvement and effective governance.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 November 2026

St Agatha's Catholic Primary School in Cranbourne is seeking an outstanding faith-filled Primary Deputy Principal for a 3-year fixed-term leadership role starting 27 January 2027.

St Agatha's Catholic Primary School, Cranbourne, is a vibrant Catholic primary school of 510 students within St Agatha's Parish. Guided by our motto, Courage, Faith and Love, we foster a culture of safety, respect and responsibility where every student is encouraged to flourish.

St Agatha's Catholic Primary School is seeking an outstanding faith-filled educational leader to join our community as Deputy Principal and contribute to the next phase of the school's growth and improvement. Working in close partnership with the Principal, the successful applicant will provide strategic and instructional leadership across learning, wellbeing, faith formation and school operations, while helping to shape a shared vision for excellence in Catholic education.

Key priorities include:

• Strengthening Catholic identity and faith formation
• Improving student outcomes through evidence-informed practice and data-informed decision making
• Building teacher expertise through contemporary research and professional learning
• Supporting effective governance and sustainable school improvement

The successful applicant will be an experienced and highly effective leader with a demonstrated capacity to improve student outcomes through strong instructional leadership. They will possess deep knowledge of structured explicit instruction, responsive teaching and contemporary educational research, and be skilled in translating this knowledge into high-impact classroom practice.

Working collaboratively with staff, the Deputy Principal will strengthen curriculum coherence, assessment practices and teacher expertise, building collective efficacy and driving continuous improvement across the school.

As a practising Catholic, the successful applicant will provide authentic faith leadership and contribute to the ongoing renewal of Catholic education. They will demonstrate a contemporary understanding of Catholic faith formation and be able to articulate a compelling vision for Catholic education that is relevant, authentic and responsive to the contemporary world. Knowledge of the Enhancing Catholic School Identity (ECSI) framework will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leader aspiring to principalship to join a thriving Catholic school community committed to excellence in faith, learning and wellbeing.

Tenure: Three years fixed-term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment
Classification: Primary Deputy Principal Level 3 (400 - 549 students) in accordance with the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

Start Date: 27 January 2027
Salary: $144,670 - $148,762

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

562 Students
40 TeachingStaff
24 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St. Agatha’s Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school, serving the heart of Cranbourne. We place a focus on personalised learning, with a focus on building the capacity of our staff to ensure that all students are provided with the best possible learning opportunities. We hope to develop learners who are confident, resilient and independent, who will have the capacity to work collaboratively and build on each other’s strengths.