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SalaryApplications are invited for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a temporary, full-time position until 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined.
About Us:
Welcome to Whitfield State School
Whitfield State School is just minutes away from the buzzing city centre. Set on a large site with sports ovals, beautiful gardens and our own little patch of tropical rainforest, we are one of the largest primary schools in the Cairns area. With our modern facilities, we are well resourced to provide our students with a rich and varied learning experience. We are proud to be able to offer two programs of excellence for our students who are excelling in the academic and sporting arenas.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Line management responsibilities of their relevant teaching teams and portfolio responsibilities related to our ‘Inclusion or Positive Behaviour for learning portfolios.
- Line management responsibilities include teaching improvement and developing distributed leadership capacity with staff and behaviour management and student case management. These tasks are supported by HODs and school support teams also.
- Portfolio area/s responsibilities require the applicant to communicate with influence inside and outside the gate and to collaboratively develop sustained, systematic improvement actions, leveraging innovative use of resources to achieve quality outcomes for all students.
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 (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
- A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under “How you will be assessed” section in 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. )
