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SalaryUrangan State High School is situated in Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast, approximately 300 kms north of Brisbane (approximately 4 hours' drive / 40-minute direct flight).
A remarkable opportunity exists for a passionate and innovative individual to join the Urangan State High School Leadership team in the position of Deputy Principal. This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis, starting as soon as possible until 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.
You will nurture productive and collaborative relationships with students, teacher, our community, and other stakeholders; assisting in the pursuit of our Just Cause - to empower a community of curious learners, creative thinkers, and connected humans.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR541028/24T
Closing date 11-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration ASAP to 21 June 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Tony McCormack
Contact details (07) 4197 0111
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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 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 Urangan State High School
Our award-winning school has a population of approximately 1500 students from Year 7 to 12. With a focus on implementing the curriculum with fidelity, Urangan State High School have a late start for students every Monday and Friday so that our teachers can collaboratively plan curriculum with alignment and precision. This provides an additional 110 minutes of focused planning time each week to our teachers, improving work/life balance. You can find out more about this program, and our school more broadly, on our school YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/uranganshs.
Our school is a friendly, happy, and busy place where our focus is on developing individual and collective excellence; for an inclusive, dynamic, and cohesive community. We aim to develop a safe, supportive, and inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging and purpose for all; enabling us to celebrate our successes as members of a dynamic, cohesive community. In doing this, we help to discover the best within all students, through high quality educational and social experiences that expose them to new ideas, new ways and new possibilities - ultimately supporting every student to have opportunities for "what comes next".
About the Role
The Deputy Principal role will be responsible for timetabling, staffing and human resources within the school. Previous experience in these areas is desirable, but not essential.
Further responsibilities of the role 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.
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.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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.
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Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
