AddressIndooroopilly State High School is seeking a dedicated school leader to join our forward-thinking community as Head of School on a full-time temporary basis, until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
As an important member of our Senior Executive Team, you will work closely with a number of year levels of students and be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the school. You will work collaboratively with the leadership team to pursue and achieve the school's vision and nurture positive relationships in order to deliver excellent outcomes for students, staff and the wider Indooroopilly State High School community.
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 with 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 Indooroopilly State High School
Our vision and values guide the school's strategic direction and every day actions. As a community of forward thinkers, we strive to prepare our students for a global future which they will help to shape as productive, ethical citizens. Our four core values of Each person's dignity, our community's diversity, open communication, and quality learning are embedded into all aspects of School life, and are manifested in a unique “Indro” sensibility.
Indooroopilly High's curriculum is wide and varied, offering choices in Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority and Vocational Education subjects, as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Our cutting-edge learning experiences, enriched by a strong international focus, ensure that the talents and interests of all students are able to be recognised and cultivated. Our school attained Council of International Schools accreditation in 2003 and was re-accredited most recently in 2021.
About the Role
Indooroopilly State High School welcomes applications for this exciting leadership opportunity. You will join a team of experienced educators and school leaders and work with highly capable young people within an engaged school community that fosters strong connections between home and school. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative and play a leading role in supporting students' engagement with school so that every young person has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.
As the Associate Principal you will:
- improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools;
- develop the quality of teaching and learning;
- nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
The Associate Principal reports to the school Executive Principal.
As the Associate Principal you will have responsibility for the following:
- Assist the Executive 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.
- Uphold the 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.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
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. 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. )
