Deputy Principal

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About the Department

The Department of Education is 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 the School

Mitchelton State High School is a dynamic learning community on Meeanjin, the land of the Turrbal and Yuggera people. As a proudly inclusive public secondary school, our school is committed to 'Engaging Minds and Connecting Hearts'. Our mission is to 'Inspire Individual Excellence' by creating opportunities for every student to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

Your Opportunity

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.

Your Responsibilities

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Embed a respectful and inclusive culture of learning in Junior Secondary, ensuring every student is supported to meet high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
Lead the On Track for Success strategy to strengthen primary school partnerships and community engagement.
Lead instructional practices and professional learning to ensure consistent, high-impact teaching that supports improved student outcomes.
Drive a whole-school approach to student voice and leadership development, empowering staff and students to co-lead with integrity and purpose as leaders side by side.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.
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