Sacred Heart School - Newport · Victoria
Deputy Principal - Catholic Identity & Learning and Teaching
Deputy / Assistant Head of School / Religious Studies / Studies of Religion
Sacred Heart Primary School in Newport, Victoria, is seeking a full-time Deputy Principal leading Catholic Identity, Religious Education, learning and teaching, and school improvement. The successful applicant will hold an ongoing classroom teacher appointment, with the deputy principal leadership role running for three years from 2027 to 2029; Victorian registration and Catholic Religious Education accreditation are required.
- Full-time FTE 1.0
- Ongoing classroom teacher appointment
- Deputy role runs 2027–2029
- VIT and Religious Education accreditation required
Closes today
Applications close 5 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Full-time Deputy Principal leading Catholic identity, Religious Education, learning and teaching, and school improvement across P–6. The successful applicant remains an ongoing classroom teacher while holding the deputy principal leadership position for three years, from 2027 to 2029. Duties include supporting prayer and faith formation, coaching teachers, using achievement data, leading improvement priorities, and overseeing wellbeing and school operations.
What they’re looking for
- Accredited Catholic educator for Religious Education in Victorian Catholic schools
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
- Evidence-informed approach to teaching, curriculum and assessment
- Experience translating improvement priorities into measurable action
- Relational leader skilled in trust-building and difficult conversations
- Strong organisation, communication and judgement
About the school
Sacred Heart Primary School in Newport is a Catholic school shaped by Sacred Heart spirituality. Its stated focus is on faith, wellbeing, inclusion, high expectations and the development of every child.
How to apply
Apply by email to the school principal with a one-page cover letter, selection-criteria response, completed application and statutory declaration forms, and evidence of qualifications and registrations. Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 5 November 2026.
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The role
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Religious Studies / Studies of Religion
- Listed
- 20 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Sacred Heart Primary School, Newport is seeking a full-time Deputy Principal: Catholic Identity & Learning and Teaching. The role is an ongoing teacher appointment with a 3-year leadership tenure (2027-2029). Full-time | Three-year appointment: 2027 - 2029 Are you a…”
The school
- Address
- 20 Newcastle St, NEWPORT, VIC