Deputy Principal Job at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (North Melbourne)

Job Description

Saints College is a school of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Ltd. Since 2012, we have led that way in radically inclusive education, by providing a safe, inclusive, and flexible learning environment for young people who have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education. Our team is committed to supporting young people in re-engaging with learning through neuroaffirming, strengths based and trauma-informed approaches that meet their individual needs. We prioritise building honest and authentic relationships with young people, their families, and communities, fostering a culture that values, supports, and celebrates the dignity and uniqueness of each person. We offer a full-time, multi-year secondary education program designed to meet the diverse learning needs of young people. Through flexible and innovative teaching methods, we provide a safe, supportive and holistic learning experience that encourages young people to set learning goals, identify and develop their strengths, explore future pathways, and transition into adulthood, employment, further education, and community participation. Our campuses offer tailored programs that integrate wellbeing and education, ensuring young people receive the individualised support they need to thrive. We work closely with families, community organisations, and support services to provide wraparound support that addresses both educational and personal development needs.

Job Responsibility

Join the Leadership Team of the school and report directly to the Campus Principal
Manage and lead the campus and any outreach services related to that campus
Provide leadership and supervision to staff and the young people of the campus
Work collaboratively with the Campus Principal, Central Office team members and other personnel as required

Requirements

Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles
Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty
Degree in Teaching/Education or Postgraduate Qualifications in Education or equivalent education and experience
Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Full Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
A minimum of 5 years’ relevant leadership experience in a secondary school environment
Extensive experience in supporting young people with disability and/or neurodivergence
Well-developed understanding of the developmental needs of young people from a disadvantaged or disengaged perspective
Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
Experience and confidence when engaging with parents, and competent in managing complex situations
Extensive knowledge of and a commitment to best practice delivery of online curriculum
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Resilient and able to develop resilience in others with a high level of emotional intelligence
Be a strategic thinker who can translate ideas and concepts into action, analyse complex situations and engage proactively with others to enable change and improvement
Be authentic with an influential and positive personal presence
Collaborative team player with the ability to build quality working relationships
A commitment to ongoing professional learning for self and others to enable further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity
Ability and willingness to travel to school sites and attend professional development as required

Nice to have

Proven experience working in a flexi-school

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