Deputy Principal - Deception Bay State School

Deception Bay State School are currently seeking applications for a passionate, highly-skilled and innovative leader to join the leadership team as a Deputy Principal. This is a temporary full time position until 13 September 2024 unless otherwise advised.

About the Department: 

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School: 

Deception Bay State School has proudly served the local community for over ninety years, since 1929. The original school motto Strive to Excel applies equally today as it did those many years ago. Our school serves a diverse, multicultural community, encouraging all to Strive to Excel in all aspects of school life - academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. We not only encourage all students to be the Best in the Bay but the best they can be in all their endeavours!

About the Role: 

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Uphold the Deputy Principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )