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Sacred Heart Girls' College was founded by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDMs) in 1957, built on the wonderful traditions of their founder, Euphrasie Barbier. It was she who had a dream "that all people would be loved, honoured and respected for the wonderful gifts of their difference and the amazing gifts of our oneness".
Sacred Heart Girls' College is a school within the Catholic ethos, educating young women for life and always striving upwards for excellence in learning and growth of faith. We are committed to providing an environment which enables the development of strong, articulate women, faithful to Gospel values, with respect for themselves and compassion for others - discerning, confident, prepared and willing to embrace life's challenges. Students and staff are encouraged and supported to aim high, to pursue their dreams and to excel in all that they do.
Sacred Heart Girls’ College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. The commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.
Applying for a Role at Sacred Heart Girls' College
Staff at Sacred Heart Girls’ College play a vital role in the education of all girls. It is expected that all staff:
- Support the Catholic ethos of the College through word and action
- Be committed to regular ongoing professional learning
- In teaching positions, be qualified as required by state authorities, hold a current VIT Registration and reflect shared principles about practice, conduct and ethics to be applied to promote the highest standards of professional practice as reflected in the VIT Code of Conduct.
- In non-teaching positions, hold a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL LEARNING AND TEACHING
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching commencing Term 2, 2026 or as negotiated.
The Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching is directly responsible to the Principal and provides visionary leadership in developing purposeful learning experiences, which reflect a commitment to excellence and innovation. The Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching will be outward looking and requires an understanding of evidence-informed pedagogy, including the use of learning technologies. They also assume overall responsibility for the development and management of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting at Sacred Heart Girls’ College.
As a member of the College Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching contributes to the collaborative decision-making process, planning, implementation and evaluation of the College’s Strategic and Improvement Plans.
The initial term of the Deputy Principal appointment is five years (2026-2031). Appointment to the College as a teacher is full time and ongoing.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- Commitment to the Catholic identity, mission and vision of the College.
- Capacity to provide strategic leadership in the design and delivery of a highly differentiated, rigorous and future-focused learning program that promotes excellence, inclusion and improved outcomes for all students.
- Experience in leading and developing staff through collaborative, research-informed professional learning that enhances teaching practice and student engagement.
- Expertise in leading whole-school curriculum development, assessment and reporting processes, ensuring alignment with legislative and system requirements and College expectations.
- Capacity to lead the effective design and use of contemporary physical and digital learning environments that enhance student engagement, agency and achievement.
- Highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration, relationship-building and the management of complex priorities within a school setting.
The successful applicant will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in educational leadership, preferably in a secondary context.
- Masters or Postgraduate qualification in Instructional Leadership, Evidence Based Teaching, educational leadership and/or educational management.
- Accreditation to Teach Religious Education and Lead in a Catholic School (or working towards gaining Accreditation).
To Apply
Applications must be submitted to the Principal, Julie Swanson via email [email protected] and include:
- A letter of introduction (maximum of two pages)
- A response addressing the Selection Criteria (maximum of three pages)
- A current curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of three professional referees. Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it must be the Principal.
- Application Form
For further information contact the Principal, Julie Swanson via email [email protected]
Applications close 4pm Monday 2 March 2026.
REGISTRAR
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join the Community Relations and Engagement Team as Registrar.
The Registrar is the first and continual point of contact for all prospective families from enquiry to enrolment at Sacred Heart Girls’ College. They promote the College to the wider community in a variety of ways and assist families in helping them decide that Sacred Heart Girls’ College is their school of choice.
All applications MUST be submitted through SEEK and include:
· Current CV
· Cover Letter addressed to Acting Principal Julie Swanson and Application Form (submitted as one file)
Applications close 9.00am on Monday 9 March 2026.
Please note:
Applications will be processed as received and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.
Previous applicants need not reapply; their applications will remain under consideration.