Deputy Principal, Learning & Teaching

Role Description/Criteria

St Thomas Primary School is seeking a highly motivated, visionary and skilled school leader to join our team at the beginning of the 2026 school year, as Deputy Principal. This key executive leadership position is central to driving excellence and aligned practices across all areas of the school - operationally, in learning and in wellbeing.

About the Role

As a key member of the school’s Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal, Learning & Teaching plays a pivotal role in the strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of school and system-wide improvement goals.

The Deputy Principal will manage the school’s daily operations with efficiency. This encompasses forward planning for yearly, termly, weekly and daily organisational needs of the school. The successful candidate will have an exceptional level of proven organisational skills.

The Deputy Principal will also hold the Learning & Teaching portfolio. This pivotal role drives the strategic actions for the school’s research-informed pedagogical vision. The successful candidate will have knowledge in pedagogy and practice that underpins the MACS Flourishing Learners Position Statements: Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement.

In partnership with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and practice grounded in research, modelling professional standards with compassion, calmness and knowledge. Leading with heart and purpose, the Deputy Principal will work in close collaboration with all school leaders and staff, ensuring a united investment in excellence, equity and engagement; championing for the inclusion and full flourishing of every student.

A detailed summary of the role and responsibilities for the Deputy Principal, Learning & Teaching position, is attached.

St Thomas Primary School is deeply committed to child safety. It promotes a culture where the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children is paramount. All staff are required to uphold and implement the school’s Child Safe policies and procedures. The school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available on the school’s website.

St Thomas Primary School is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited. MACS is the employer of employees at St Thomas Primary School, Drysdale.

Application Instructions

Applications will include:

• a cover letter, providing an overview of experience, skills and attributes for the position (maximum 1 page)
• a response to the published selection criteria (attached), outlining your knowledge, vision and examples of professional practice (maximum 3 pages)
• a completed MACS Primary Deputy Principal Application Form (attached) - you may wish to submit a resume to further support your application
• completed Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority Fit and Proper Statutory Declaration and certified copies of evidence, as listed in the MACS Primary Deputy Principal Application Form

Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, Ms Marie Monea, no later than 4:00pm Monday 1 September, 2025: [email protected]

Application Procedure

Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, Ms Marie Monea, no later than 4:00pm Monday 1 September, 2025: [email protected]

Applications will include a cover letter, response to the published selection criteria, completed MACS Primary Deputy Principal Application Form and certified copies of required evidence.

Principal: Mr Michael Lane

Enquiries: [email protected]

Applications Close: 01/09/2025

Position: Deputy Principal

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Full-time