The Opportunity

Notre Dame College is seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal - Catholic Identity to join our Executive Leadership Team.
With four distinct Deputy Principal portfolios—Catholic Identity, People & Environment, Learning & Teaching, and Wellbeing—you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our College.
This is an opportunity to drive innovation, lead change, and inspire excellence while fostering the Mercy and Marist traditions. If you are a dynamic, experienced educator with a passion for leadership and a commitment to holistic student development, Please apply!

We are seeking a Deputy Principal Secondary - Catholic Identity for a 24 month term with an ongoing role as a full time teacher, to join our school community, commencing 27 January 2026.

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

We are pleased to share a series of short videos that highlight the heart of our school—our vibrant culture, our deep-rooted faith, and the opportunities for growth and new beginnings that we offer every staff member. These stories reflect who we are as a community and the values that guide everything we do.

School Culture

New Life

Faith

The Position

• Title: Deputy Principal Secondary - Catholic Identity
• Classification: Deputy Principal Level 7 Category B
• Time Allowance: 39 Lessons
• FTE/ Hours per fortnight: 1 FTE - 76 hours
• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Location: Notre Dame College Knight St or Emmaus Campus, Shepparton
• Tenure:  27 January 2026 to 26 January 2028

Why choose to work at Notre Dame College

• Mission: Notre Dame College is a Catholic co-educational secondary college located in Shepparton, within the Goulburn Valley. Rooted in our faith in God and built upon Marist-Mercy traditions, we provide a comprehensive and challenging educational experience for all students and staff within a faith-filled, pastoral community. Together with families, we strive to develop the full potential of each individual within a just and caring Christian environment. 

  Vision: Our vision is encapsulated in the phrase “To seek, to see, to respond.” We aim to grow our Catholic community and nurture high-achieving, globally connected students. These students recognize their responsibilities to themselves, each other, and the communities they inhabit. They respond as good citizens and people of faith, actively contributing to positive change. 

  Values: Notre Dame College seeks to embed the following values into its life: 

  • Justice and Service: Upholding fairness and compassion, we encourage students and staff to serve others selflessly. 

  • Compassion and Respect: We foster an environment where empathy and respect for one another prevail. 

  • Courage and Humility: Encouraging both bravery and humility, we empower individuals to face challenges with grace. 

  • Service and the Love of Work: Recognizing the importance of meaningful work and service to others. 

  • Family and Hospitality: We embrace a sense of community, treating one another as part of an extended family. 

  Catholic Identity: Notre Dame College is deeply rooted in its Catholic heritage. The college actively promotes healing, reconciliation, and justice, acknowledging the pain and suffering of those who have been hurt. Staff members play a crucial role in upholding these values and creating a supportive environment for students and colleagues. 

  Academic Excellence: Notre Dame College maintains high academic standards. As a staff member, you’ll contribute to shaping students’ educational journeys, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning. 

  Wellbeing Focus: The college prioritizes student wellbeing. As a staff member, you’ll contribute to nurturing students’ physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Wellbeing initiatives are integral to the college’s ethos, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment. 

  You Will lead:

  • Faith Leadership and Catholic Identity
    Lead the College in nurturing its Catholic identity and integrating Marist and Mercy charisms in building a Christian community among students, staff, and families.

  • Spiritual and Faith Formation
    Support the faith development of staff and students through prayer, retreats, reflection days, and spiritual programs, including Sacramental and Special Ministers programs.

  • Liturgical and Religious Events Coordination
    Plan and oversee liturgies, Masses, assemblies, College celebrations, and weekly newsletter reflections in line with the liturgical calendar and community events.

  • Faith and Justice Programs
    Promote, develop, and manage faith-based and social justice initiatives, including Marist and Mercy programs, Immersion Trips, and the Community Engagement Program.

  • Staff Faith Development and Support
    Facilitate ongoing formation opportunities and resources to help staff understand and grow in their own faith and support the spiritual journey of young people.

  • Partnerships and Program Oversight
    Collaborate with parishes, other schools, and the wider community while overseeing programs such as ECSI implementation, Sustainability, and Specialist Leaders.

It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education! 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. 
Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students. 
The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning. 

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children

Applications close on 1 September 2025

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