Role Description/Criteria
St Clare's Primary School Thomastown is seeking a Deputy Principal
The position will commence at the start of Term 1 2026.
St Clare's is a school of 320 students from a variety of backgrounds and faiths.
This is an opportunity for an experienced or aspirational leader to come and join our vibrant St Clare's community. The Deputy role will be attached to another leadership role.
St Clare's has a wonderful staff that are open to building their capacity to support the students and we are well on the way in implementing the Vision for Instruction. Central to the philosophy of St. Clare's is that we are a Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) school that supports each child in becoming the best verisons of themselves.
If you are interested in becoming part of a vibrant learning community where all are valued, then St Clare's is the place for you.
Whilst the offer of employment is ongoing, the appointment of Deputy Principal will be for a tenure of three years. The commencement date will be 27 January 2026.
Tenure: Three years fixed term (underpinned by an ongoing teaching position), with a possible second period of appointment.
Please see attached Position Description, Key Selection Criteria and Application Pack for further details.
All applications will require a Parish Priest and current Principal as referees.
Please feel free to contact the principal; Mr. Daniel Barr if you would like any further information
NOTE
Please note that in applying for a position with St Clare's Primary School, you will be asked to provide certain personal information to enable your application to be considered. Any personal information that is provided to St Clare's Primary School in relation to an application for employment will be handled in accordance with St Clare's Primary School's obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). To find out more about how St Clare's Primary School handles personal information, you are encouraged to read the CEM Privacy Policy.
The St Clare's community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.
Application Procedure
Please forward applications to:
Mr Daniel Barr, Principal.
principal@stclaresthomastown.catholic.edu.au