Deputy Principal

St Joseph’s Catholic School | Queenstown | Commencing January 2027

"At St Joseph School, we believe in planting trees whose

shade we may never sit under." 

If you lead with authenticity, foster growth in others, and are passionate about Catholic education, St Joseph’s offers an opportunity to grow your leadership, shape the future of the school, and be part of a connected and supportive community.

About the Role

Working closely with the Principal, you will:

• Lead the College's teaching and learning strategy.
• Build a safe, inclusive and supportive school culture.
• Lead teaching and learning teams to maximise student growth and engagement.
• Oversee professional learning and staff development initiatives.
• Strengthen partnerships with students, families, staff and the broader community.

About You

You are a practising Catholic and experienced educational leader with:

• A passion for student wellbeing and holistic education.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic education.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and people leadership skills.
• A commitment to faith formation, continuous improvement and community engagement.

Why St Joseph’s Catholic School, Queenstown?

Queenstown, nestled in Tasmania’s breathtaking West Coast, is a region of rugged beauty where dramatic mountain landscapes, rich heritage, and untamed wilderness create an unforgettable sense of adventure and wonder.

At St Joseph's, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs of every child. Our small school setting creates meaningful opportunities for staff to build strong connections with students, families and colleagues, ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Queenstown is committed to your growth, offering ongoing professional development opportunities to support your personal and career aspirations.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the successful applicant will undertake a teaching component, to be discussed and agreed upon with the Principal.

Applications should be addressed to the David Adams-Jones (Principal, St Joseph’s Catholic School, Queenstown, for further information and to access the Application Package, please visit the Catholic Education Tasmania Careers website at https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/. 

Applications Close: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9am

Be part of a welcoming community where you’ll be supported in your leadership journey.