Eoi - Deputy Principal - Thornlands State School

4 hours ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About Thornlands State School
Our school has a current enrolment of 800 students from Prep to Year 6. We have built a reputation as a caring, high achieving school, with excellent educational opportunities, including a quality curriculum which incorporates academic, social, cultural and sporting excellence, high behaviour standards and a commitment to continuing improvement and lifelong learning.

Thornlands State School focuses on growing the whole child, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Our school vision is 'Making Our Results Excellent' (M.O.R.E.), ensuring that every one of our students is achieving to their full potential.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal of the Upper School (Years 4 - 6), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Leading the Upper School portfolio.
A strong curriculum knowledge, particularly around Literacy, engagement and inclusion.
As part of the Leadership team, lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
Deputise for the Principal when required.
Promote socially just practices in daily school life.
Set high standards for student and staff performance.
Engage in lifelong learning and 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.
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.
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