Deputy Principal - Fortitude Valley State Secondary College

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is now accepting applications for a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join their leadership team as Deputy Principal. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 15 April 2024 until 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.
The successful applicant will be collaborative, energetic and flexible with a passion for leading and encouraging the building of teacher capability in relation to curriculum and pedagogy. This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong flexibility, independence, leadership, change management and communication skills. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply now!
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/MNR551461/24T
Closing date 27-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 21 June 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Sharon Barker
Contact details 07 3016 8888
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About Us:
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is the first school to be opened in the inner city Brisbane in over 50 years. Our school opened in 2020 with 140 Year 7 students and currently has 720 students enrolled in years 7 to 11. Our first Year 12 cohort will graduate in 2025.
Our vision is 'To create a community of agile learners who are bold, resilient and kind'. In order to enable this vision and these values to flourish we will maintain high standards and expectations to create an orderly learning environment and a sustainable culture of excellence and innovation. Our culture will be created and maintained by all members of our school community. It will develop and grow through an accumulation of actions, traditions, symbols, ceremonies and rituals that are closely aligned with our vision. Being able to articulate our vision and work everyday to realise it is the responsibility of all members of our community.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Deputy Principal who has strong leadership and engagement skills to maintain positive community links and develop partnerships that are critical to the success of the school.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Delivering the vision of the department.
• Improving the educational outcomes of students in our school.
• Developing the quality of teaching and learning.
• Nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

You will be an agile leader with a record of success in leading school improvement. As an instructional leader, you will be focused on developing students who are problem-solvers with decision-making agility and risk-taking skills who can move into the future with confidence and resilience.
This is a new position created through the growth of the school. Specific roles and responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Please note that the campus does not have on-site parking. Candidates will need to consider options for public transport or paid parking facilities. The area is well-serviced by public bus and rail and the school includes end-of-trip facilities including showers, lockers and bicycle storage.
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.
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Further information
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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants