Deputy Principal

An authentic educational leader with personal warmth and a strong presence
- A strategic and purposeful leader, able to inspire contemporary programs
- An outstanding communicator who collaborates and builds capacity

Applications are warmly invited for the position of
**Deputy Principal at Gippsland Grammar.** This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring and experienced educational leader who is a strategic thinker and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students, staff and families within the Gippsland Grammar Community.

The
**Deputy Principal plays a significant role at Gippsland Grammar.** The position requires:

- An authentic educational leader with personal warmth and a strong presence
- A strategic and purposeful leader, able to inspire authentic and contemporary programs
- An outstanding communicator who collaborates and builds capacity in all stakeholders

**School Overview**:
Gippsland Grammar is a regional independent school with a tradition of excellence in education extending almost 100 years. We support our students to strive for excellence and fulfillment through both our academic and co-curricular programs. We work with a purpose.

Through consistent reflection on our core values of Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect (CLERR), our students and staff create a positive culture, collaborating in a friendly and supportive environment.

Gippsland Grammar provides an outstanding contemporary, holistic education where our Community has a shared understanding of what we learn, how we learn and whom we teach. Our School culture is centred around our core values of Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect and develops people of character who act with integrity and wisdom.

Based in beautiful Gippsland, we are in ‘The Middle of Everywhere’, with the pristine 90-Mile Beach, the snow-capped mountains of Victoria’s High Country and the beautiful Gippsland Lakes and rivers on our doorstep. Our regional hubs of Sale and Bairnsdale - where our three campuses and boarding house are located - boast impressive infrastructure, with excellent entertainment options from performing arts, art galleries, libraries, and award-winning dining options.

The Gippsland community is vibrant, with major employers in the region including oil and gas (and, excitingly, evolving towards renewables), Defence, health, agriculture, government and, of course, education. A move to Gippsland offers a genuine lifestyle solution for singles wanting an adventure and families looking for a rural upbringing without sacrificing opportunities.

We look forward to your vision and actions in helping our students to Learn, Live and Lead

**Position Overview**:
The Deputy Principal supports the Principal to implement the Strategic Plan. Working closely with the Leadership Team, Wellbeing Team and Teaching and Learning Team, they are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational management and educational leadership of the School, ensuring alignment with the School’s culture and values.

The Deputy Principal has oversight of the School’s extensive programs and is delegated direct responsibility for key areas and strategic initiatives.

The Deputy Principal is a member of the School’s Leadership Team and will deputise for the Principal as required and act for the Principal in their absence.

**Requirements, Duties and Responsibilities (abridged - full PD available in Applicant Pack)**

**1. Leadership**
- Work closely with members of the Leadership Team to further develop and support a culture of professionalism, accountability and compassion, focusing on working with staff in the pursuit of the School’s goals.
- In conjunction with the Leadership Team, Wellbeing Team and Teaching and Learning Team, lead all aspects of the day-to-day operational management and leadership of the School
- Provide support and guidance to managers of key program areas to oversee: a.) Teaching and Learning b.) Co-curricular programs c.) Strategic Initiatives

**2. Planning**
- Effectively disseminate current educational and wellbeing knowledge, research and policy to continue the advancement of the School.
- Ensuring appropriate resourcing of the School to align with educational and financial expectations.

**3. Operations**
- Act as a point of contact for supporting all school matters including liaising with staff, students and parents as necessary.
- Facilitate a positive and dynamic working environment for each direct report by developing a team approach to ensuring open communication, transparent and effective decision making and collaborative work practices
- Assist with the recruitment, induction and review processes for staff as required.

**4. Child Safety**
Staff are responsible for supporting the safety and wellbeing of the School’s students as follows:

- Behave as a positive role model to students, including through words, conduct and actions.
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