Deputy Principal - Eidsvold State School

Eidsvold State School are seeking applications for a Deputy Principal to join their school community on a temporary full-time basis, from 06 Amy 2024 to 05 April 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Eidsvold State School is a co-educational Kindy to Year 12 school, located in the township of Eidsvold in North Burnett area. As the Deputy Principal you will:

• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools;
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning;
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

About the Department of Education

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 Eidsvold State School

At Eidsvold K-12 State School, we recognise the ongoing custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We celebrate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' unique cultural and spiritual relationship to this Country and acknowledge the significance of their contribution across our local area.

One of our school values is to promote greater understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and cultures in our workplace, our school, and in the wider community.

Our school is a co-educational K-12 school with approximately 120 students.

We offer amazing Health and Wellbeing, Indigenous Language and Student Support programs on top of extensive curriculum offerings. 

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• 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. )