Deputy Principal

Simonds Catholic College – West Melbourne VIC

Simonds Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school for young men in the heart of Melbourne. With just under 400 students, the College is deliberately small, staff know every boy by name, and no student gets lost in the crowd. Our vision, Shaping men of the future, reflects our commitment to holistic education grounded in our values of Belonging, Character and Growth. We seek to create a community where every student has a strong sense of belonging, develops the character to make a positive difference, and is continually challenged to grow. Simonds is a proud member of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) system.

The Opportunity

Simonds Catholic College is entering an exciting next stage of its development. With significant investment in our facilities, a clear focus on improving teaching and learning, and an ambitious approach to the future of the College, we are seeking an outstanding educational leader to join us as Deputy Principal – Category A.

This is not a narrowly defined portfolio role. We are looking for a Deputy Principal who wants to have an impact across the whole College, someone who will work closely with the Principal, contribute to the strategic direction of Simonds, develop the people around them and be an active and highly visible leader within our community. You will be part of both the College Executive and Leadership Teams and will play an important role in shaping the culture and future direction of Simonds.

We are looking for a leader who...

• builds strong, authentic relationships with students, staff and families
• is visible, approachable and actively involved in school life
• has high expectations and the courage to have constructive conversations when required
• understands contemporary teaching, learning and student wellbeing
• develops others and builds leadership capacity
• values consistency, accountability and follow-through
• can think strategically while remaining connected to the everyday life of a school
• brings energy, sound judgement and a genuine desire to make things better
• is committed to the Catholic identity and mission of the College
• understands the opportunities and responsibilities involved in the education and formation of young men.

Why Simonds?

• You can make a difference. Our close-knit environment means our leaders know our students and staff and can see the impact of their work.
• You can help shape what comes next. This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of the College rather than simply inherit a narrowly defined portfolio.
• You will be part of a school on the move. Significant improvements to our facilities, educational programs and learning environments are creating new opportunities for our students and staff.
• Relationships matter here. Belonging is not simply one of our stated values. We want it to be evident in the way students, staff and families experience our College.
• And the location isn't bad either. We are in West Melbourne, a short walk from the Queen Victoria Market, the CBD and public transport.

This is a full-time, ongoing position. Category A. Candidates must hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and have the relevant rights to work in Australia.

The position commences at the beginning of the2027 school year.

We are committed to child safety and the wellbeing of all young people. All staff are required to comply with the MACS Child Safety Policy and relevant legislative requirements.

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