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SalaryApplications are invited for the position of Deputy Principal at Wavell State High School. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 15 April 2024 to 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
About Us:
Our purpose at Wavell State High School is clear, we provide a learning environment that equips, enables and empowers all learners to contribute to our world.
Wavell State High School is a highly regarded school in the northern suburbs of Brisbane where challenge and choice create opportunities for all.
Our school enjoys a reputation for excellence in scholarship, in which learning is challenging and rewarding. Our school embodies a culture of high expectations, with a dedicated staff and an innovative curriculum, where students become confident, creative and accomplished learners. We are a community where students are able to simultaneously engage with abstract academic concepts, together with Sports, The Arts and vocational pursuits, all underpinned by a focus on individual personal development.
About the Role:
In this role, the successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering the strategic vision of the school and the department. The leadership of the Deputy Principal is critical to improving the educational outcomes of students in their schools.
The successful applicant will lead the Futures portfolio which is a pivotal role in Senior Schooling, with responsibility for tertiary, industry and corporate partnerships.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Educational leadership as a member of the Wavell State High School Executive Leadership team who lead our community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision.
- Leadership through school and individual values for the nominated portfolio
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Model exemplary standards for student and staff contribution, progress and performance
- Initiate partnerships with members of our local community, tertiary, corporate and industry.
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).
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. )
