Deputy Principal

14 hours ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

(Image sourced from Birkdale South State School)

**About the School**:
Birkdale South State School has an enrolment of 510 students. The school is committed to every student succeeding and achieving to their full potential. Birkdale South State School is an inclusive school, where students of all abilities can access and participate in high-quality education and fully engage alongside their similar aged peers in a safe and supportive environment. Our schoolwide expectations are that at Birkdale South we are Respectful, Responsible, Safe and most importantly, a Learner.
The role will focus on the early years (P-2), working as part of the leadership team to lead teaching and learning and build capability of all staff. High levels of interpersonal skills are required along with a comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and current research about the effective teaching of reading.

**As the Deputy 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 Deputy Principal reports to the school Principal.
As the Deputy Principal you will have responsibility for the following:

- 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.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
- Manage resources to achieve goals.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) 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 the key capabilities identified in 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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