Deputy Principal Head of Campus Holy Spirit College, Manoora

Deputy Principal - Head of Campus Manoora Commencement Date : Term 1 - 17 January 2026 Employment Type : Full-Time Fixed Term Leadership Position - 5 years (This position holds a full-time permanent Teaching position) Salary Range : Commensurate with experience - DP1 $153,276 to DP4 $164,999 FTE Gross per annum 12.75% Super Closing Date for Applications : 5.00pm Sunday 12 October 2025 - closing date extended to 5.00pm Friday 31 October 2025 Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed. Holy Spirit College Cooktown The College is an initiative of the Diocese of Cairns and Catholic Education Services. The College offers individualized and flexible multiyear secondary education programs for young people disengaged from mainstream schooling. The College provides a variety of innovative teaching and learning practices that acknowledges young peoples complex education and social needs and empowers them to identify and pursue individual transition to adulthood, further education, employment, back to a mainstream school setting and importantly a connection to the community. Staff at the College will be multi-disciplinary in response to the diverse needs of young people and their families. The College is a registered Special Assistance School across three campuses located within Edmonton. Manoora and the main campus in Cooktown. Cooktown has an enrolment of 38 young people. The Cooktown campus includes a 32‑bed years 7 to 12 residential unit for weekly boarders. While Manoora and Edmonton provide alternative educational pathways via day schooling for young people in years 7 to 12. Young people who attend Holy Spirit College include Indigenous and non‑Indigenous young people disengaged from mainstream education for a range of reasons including: with a history of complex trauma; with a history of extended periods of unexplained absences; who are highly mobile; who have had contact with the juvenile justice system; in the care of the Office of Children and Families; with mental illness or at risk of engaging in self‑harming behaviours or substance abuse; who have been excluded or repeatedly suspended from school; who are homeless; with a generational history of early school leaving and/or unemployment. About the Role The Deputy Principal - Head of Campus is the delegated leader of their campus overseeing the daily operations of their site holding the delegated responsibility from the College Principal in the areas of Safeguarding, Learning and Pedagogy, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk, Compliance and HR. Strategically the Deputy Principal - Head of Campus with the support of the College Principal is also responsible for the promotion and implementation of the College’s vision, purpose, philosophies, practices, policies and educational programs along with the provision of a pastoral environment for students and staff. The Deputy Principal - Head of Campus is the direct line manager for onsite staff and reports directly to the College Principal. The role receives significant support from the College Administrative Team particularly in the area of Compliance, Learning and Pedagogy, Diversity and Inclusion, Finance, HR, Safeguarding and Risk. For further information about the role please download the Position Description Deputy Principal - Head of Campus Manoora. Work Requirements Professional qualifications in Education as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Position in Catholic Schools in Queensland Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers Leadership experience: Demonstrated experience in education leadership of at least 5 years Demonstrated administrative ability Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships Written and verbal communication skills of a high order Demonstrated commitment to the pastoral care of members of the school community Promotes child safety at all times Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements A current driver’s licence at LR level or above or will gain within 3 months of employment What We Offer Competitive Salary range per annum pending experience Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 12.75% employer superannuation contribution Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) 14 Weeks paid parental leave Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support Access to Employee Assistance Program Fitness Passport Membership available To Apply Apply via the Employee Login tab on the homepage of the Careers website. Enquiries Lucas Felstead, College Principal Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child‑safe organisation. To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr