Head of School

4 days ago

Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Helensvale State High School, an Independent Public School, has a clear and compelling purpose for why we exist as expressed in our 'One Student, One Community, Many Futures' learning purpose. Our school strives to provide a personalised learning experience for every student and provides a world of possibility through opportunities encompassing learning, sports, arts and community.
About the Role
As the Head of School, you will have responsibility for the following:

- 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.
- Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
- Manage resources to achieve goals.

In this role you will also focus on daily leadership and management allowing the Executive Principal to focus on governance and strategic agendas. The Head of School will line manage Deputy Principals and report to the Executive Principal.
For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a maximum 3 page resume (minimum 10 point Arial font) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to key capabilities below:
1. Demonstrated leadership of a curriculum, teaching and learning environment, leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
2. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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