Deputy Principal

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

We do not accept applications through Seek.  For a full position description and details on how to apply, please visit our website: Employment | Our College | Mercedes College - Perth WA

Applications close 9:00AM, 14 September2026

Mercedes College is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, governed by Mercy Education Limited and grounded in the Mercy Tradition. Situated in the heart of the City of Perth and part of the city’s heritage precinct, the College was the first foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and is the oldest girls’ school in Australia on the original site of foundation.

Since opening in 1846, the College has demonstrated a commitment to providing the highest quality educational experience for girls from a diversity of cultures and backgrounds. We aim for excellence in a learning environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their educational journey and persevere to achieve their personal best.

We are inviting applications for the following position from individuals who will bring expertise, enthusiasm, innovation and a commitment to the shared vision of the College. It is essential applicants are prepared to support the ethos, values and mission of the College.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Deputy Principal is a member of the Mercedes College Senior Leadership Team and shares responsibility for the Catholic identity of the College and the spiritual and faith leadership informed by the Mercy Tradition as an expression of the Gospel message of Jesus.

The Deputy Principal articulates the mission, ethos and educational goals of Mercedes College as a Mercy school, leads the Teaching and Learning Team, in collaboration with the Director of Campus Operations, and oversees the Faith and Mercy Charism and Pastoral Teams.

The Deputy Principal actively supports the Vice Principal in contributing to all key strategic, policy and management decisions brought to the Senior Leadership Team, in the collective and strategic leadership of the College.

The Deputy Principal plays a critical role in delivering on the intents within the school improvement agenda, aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and Principals and mapped against our School Improvement Tool.

In being both proactive and responsive to College needs, the Vice Principal may request the Deputy Principal to perform other duties as required.

The Deputy Principal provides effective leadership and support in the establishment and maintenance of positive and caring relationships between staff and students, families and external bodies, with a joint understanding of expectation and accountability. The Deputy Principal under the delegation of the Vice Principal, has the responsibility of ensuring the operationalising of all aspects of the College Strategic Plan, to meet the needs of students, families and staff and the ongoing agenda of the school.