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About the Role
Queens Beach State School in beautiful Bowen in North Queensland only an hour from Airlie Beach is looking for a new Deputy Principal to join our Leadership Team. This position is initially till December 2024, unless otherwise determined. Accommodation will be assisted.
Are you an experienced educational leader with a passion for shaping the future of students and schools? Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where you can truly impact the lives of students and school staff?
You will closely collaborate with the Principal, Curriculum Coach, HOI and the Wellbeing and Engagement Coach. As Deputy Principal you will lead Wellbeing and Engagement. The Deputy Principal has a major influence on developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.The Deputy Principal will be an instructional leader who will provide teaching and learning leadership to influence pedagogy and drive student outcomes alongside the Principal and Leadership Team, with an Equity and Excellence Lens, leading a team of teachers to support students to become confident, creative & accomplished learners.
This is your chance to be a catalyst for positive change and create an environment where learning thrives. The ideal Deputy Principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, the wellbeing and engagement of all students and building strong community partnerships.
Apply now to work alongside an innovative Leadership Team, awesome staff, students and community.
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 written statement in response to 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).
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