Deputy Principal

About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 Varsity College
Varsity College, is a Prep to Year 12 (split campus) school which prides itself on a strong history of academic, sporting, cultural and community excellence. Our college has high expectations in terms of achievement, behaviour and appearance and all members of the College community understand and support our high expectations culture. Our rich and rigorous programs position our students to achieve outstanding results and graduate well prepared for success beyond school. Varsity College offers many ASPIRE programs which provide students with the opportunity to perform to the best of their ability and develop their individual talents in the academic, cultural, community and sporting arenas.
About the Role
This position will provide strategic and operational capability in line with the Varsity College Continuous Improvement Model (VCIM). A fundamental element of this role is to work collaboratively with Secondary Campus staff to develop and implement a clearly articulated strategy towards aligning primary to secondary transition. Further, the role requires the successful applicant to demonstrate an ability to work alongside staff and students in support of student wellbeing and engagement.

**In your role as Acting Deputy Principal you will**:

- Develop, lead and implement a clearly articulated strategy that assists students and families to successfully transition through primary years of schooling.
- Support the Executive Principal and Principal in the execution of College vision and improvement strategy.
- Proactively communicate with community and key stakeholders in the support of student engagement and wellbeing, inclusive of students, parents, external agency and staff.
- Model an exemplary commitment to teaching and learning in and out of the classroom environment.
- Practice responsible governance of key strategic portfolios and associated resourcing responsibilities.
- Implement and action Departmental directive and policy in an ethical, socially just manner.
- Foster a collegial environment that is supportive of teacher need and focused on student outcomes.
- Develop a professional learning environment that supports coaching, peer observation and collegial engagement.

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 below questions (please outline questions in the free text box below).

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- Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Capacity to use strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.

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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