Employment Opportunities

Deputy Principal

St Mary’s Primary School, Sale is seeking a faith-filled, inspirational and dynamic Deputy
Principal to work in partnership with 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 Mary’s
Primary School. The role involves working closely with the Principal in enacting the strategic
directions of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL) and the deployment of
resources, which reflect the following key priorities:
• Enlivening faith education and Catholic Identity.
• Improved learning outcomes for all students.
• Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership
formation and capacity building.
• Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.

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. The successful
applicant will be offered ongoing employment at St Mary’s Primary School as a teacher.
At St Mary’s Primary School, we look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and
lifelong learners through an inclusive, personalised and safe environment.

Tenure: Three years fixed term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment.

Classification: Primary Deputy Principal Level 1 (1 – 199 students) in accordance with the
Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement
2022.

Start Date: 27 January 2026