Deputy Principal

ABOUT US

St Lucy's School is a Catholic Independent School in the Dominican tradition, a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose.

Our School values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. The Spirit is ever present here as we embrace the Joy of moments. We foster Community through connections, relationships and collaboration. We act with Courage to inspire risk taking for growth. We seek to understand, respect and believe in Truth. We live Joy, foster Community, act with Courage, pursue the Truth.

We are committed to being a leading school in the education of children with disabilities, and to ensuring that our families receive the best support throughout their educational journey.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St Lucy's School is a K-12 School situated in Wahroonga on Sydney's North Shore. The School currently enrols 242 students Including satellite classes and further growth in these classes is anticipated. All students are supported by a dedicated team of teachers, teacher's aides, therapists, and creative artists. St Lucy's caters to a broad range of disabilities, including intellectual disabilities (mild to severe), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and sensory impairments.

St Lucy's fosters a love of learning, respect for aesthetics, and the Gospel values of truth, justice, inclusion, and joy. The School's holistic approach nurtures each child's spiritual, social, intellectual, and creative development, recognising their unique gifts. Drawing on the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, we focus on communication, social engagement, independence, technology, literacy, and numeracy, supported by specialist staff and creative programs.

We follow the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) K–12 syllabuses differentiating for diverse needs of our students. We provide integrated programs across literacy, numeracy, technology, creative arts, science, VET and personal development. Our Therapy Team – including speech pathologists and occupational therapists – works collaboratively to maximise access to learning and enrichment.

We are committed to inclusion through a range of programs as well as opportunities for mainstream integration through our satellite program. Spiritual growth is fostered through liturgical celebrations, classroom prayer, and a Religious Education curriculum. Pastoral care extends to families, offering both structured and individual support

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Deputy Principal for the commencement of 2027. The Deputy Principal will play a key strategic leadership role in fostering a high-performing, inclusive and supportive school environment. This position will focus on enhancing student outcomes through the development of staff capability, wellbeing and professional practice, while nurturing a positive and collaborative school culture.

The role will support school improvement by strengthening teaching and learning through effective staff development, instructional leadership, and a strong focus on professional growth. It promotes a culture of reflection, collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that all staff are supported to perform at their best and contribute to a shared community of practice.

The role will oversee key educational operations across the school ensuring the effective organisation and delivery of teaching and learning programs. This includes leadership and oversight of whole-school timetabling and rostering, major school events and activities and the management of risk assessment processes to support safe, compliant and successful educational experiences.

ABOUT YOU

The School's core values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

To be successful for this role, the following experience, skills and attributes are essential:

• Accreditation at the Proficient Teacher level or above, with relevant leadership qualifications and/or professional learning in educational leadership.
• Being able to deputise for the Principal during periods of absence and serving as a trusted advisor to the Principal providing strategic counsel and support.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching staff to improve performance and build capacity.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in leading change and fostering a positive organisational culture.
• Understanding of performance management, professional standards and accreditation processes.
• Experience in workforce planning, staff wellbeing and organisational development.
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across all areas of school leadership and staff.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills and proven ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate and possess highly developed organisational, administrative and strategic skills.
• Display a high degree of integrity, accountability and efficiency in the carrying out of the duties.
• Be approachable and responsive to all members of staff.
• A knowledge of budgetary processes and financial management processes.

The following experience, skills and attributes are desirable:

• Experience in special education, the disability sector or inclusive education.

EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST LUCY'S

• As a Public Benevolent Institution, we offer salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. You may package up to $15,899 of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit, plus up to $2,649 under the Meal and Entertainment benefit.
• We offer Novated Leasing, this is a financial arrangement used to salary package a motor vehicle.
• Fitness Passport Program membership opportunities.
• Close to public transport on Sydney's beautiful North Shore. Onsite Car Parking available.
• Other Employee Benefits

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, please see the position description.

To apply for this position, please email hr@stlucys.nsw.edu.au the following documentation:

• Resume
• Covering Letter addressed to the Principal, David Raphael (no longer than two pages) which addresses:
  • The reason for your interest, and
  • Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.

Please note that interviews are expected to take place between Monday 21 September and Friday 25 September 2026.

The school is committed to the National Safeguarding Standards for Child Safe Organisations. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all successful applicants will be required to have a current Working with Children Check. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

St Lucy's School policy requires staff to have received two (2) Covid-19 vaccine doses.

Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026.