The Opportunity

We are seeking a Deputy Principal to join our school community.

An exciting Full Time - Fixed Term - 5 Years, 2025-2029 leadership opportunity exists for a Deputy Principal to join our positive, supportive and close-knit school environment.

You will:

• Be registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Have a commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic Identity.
• Demonstrate and articulate our school's beliefs and values of equality, collaboration, creativity and success. 

St Brendan's Primary School

St. Brendan’s Parish School is a vibrant Catholic Primary School located in central Shepparton, just two hours north of Melbourne. The Greater Shepparton region offers a rich variety of cultural, outdoor, and sporting activities, along with excellent food and splendid weather.

Founded in 1891 and guided by the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy since 1899, St. Brendan’s has a proud history of providing quality Catholic education. With St. Brendan the Navigator as our Patron Saint, we are deeply rooted in faith and community. Over the years, our school has grown significantly, resulting in several major building projects to meet increasing enrolments.

Our dedicated Leadership Team is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a supportive, caring environment. We promote a collaborative culture among staff through our Professional Learning Teams, focusing on strategies to boost student performance. Our commitment to a whole-school approach ensures effective teaching and meaningful interactions within our Learning Communities.

St. Brendan’s embraces diversity, welcoming all students and families, and remains steadfast in our mission to provide an inclusive, high-quality education.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)

CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.

Applications close on November 28th at 4:00pm.

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here.