Deputy Principal

About Rosewood State High School

Rosewood State High School is a small high school located in a rural community, catering to approximately 520 students. This setting allows for a strong sense of community and personalised attention to each student, fostering an environment where students, staff, and families are connected. The school is committed to supporting student growth and success, with programs and initiatives tailored to meet the needs of our students. With a focus on inclusivity and a strong community ethos, Rosewood State High School is dedicated to nurturing resilient, well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute to both their local community and beyond.

About You

The ideal applicant should have a strong working knowledge of evidence based pedagogical approaches and ideally have experience in Senior Schooling and managing student behaviour.

About the Role

In this role, you will be required to lead teaching staff to provide quality learning outcomes for all students, and to contribute to the leadership of continuous school improvement across a portfolio aligned to our school's strategic priorities. As an instructional leader, you must have proven leadership and communication skills and be committed to building a positive, welcoming and supportive learning culture at Rosewood State High School.

As such, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate previous success with strategic and operational skillsets such as:
Strong working knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical approaches that improve student outcomes
Ensuring compliance with QCAA and ACARA requirements as part of systematic curriculum delivery
Leadership of, and contribution to, student pathway planning, monitoring and case management processes;
Engaging students and staff in skill development through authentic learning experiences;
Engaging with the wider school community to nurture quality positive relationships between students, parents, teachers and stakeholders across the school and wider community; and
Effective contribution to the management of the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of a large and complex environment to achieve school improvement goals.

The successful applicant will be required to lead the following portfolio responsibilities:
Senior Schooling
Cohort management of years 10, 11 and 12
Strengthening the culture of intentional pedagogical selection to lift results across the school
Contribute to the strategic vision of the school, working closely with the Principal and leadership team to ensure alignment of curriculum, pedagogy and values Achievement, Respect & Effort.

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).

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