Deputy Principal

6 days ago


Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

**About the School**:
Gainsborough State School opened January 2021 and is rapidly growing each year. We are located on the corner of Yawalpah Road and Gawthern Drive in Pimpama.
Gainsborough State School is expected to ultimately cater for up to 1,200 students. Our facilities include an Executive Services Building, Junior and Senior Precincts, Multi-purpose Hall, Resource Centre, specialist STEAM Centre as well as Oval and Multi-Purpose Outdoor Courts.
Gainsborough State School has designed a way of learning that optimises Excellence, Innovation and Insight. The GSS Learning Framework connects our community of learners to six global competencies: Character, Citizenship, Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking and Collaboration. The learning expectations at Gainsborough State School have been categorised into the six global competencies and will be reflected throughout our school.

**Our school motto is**: Work Hard - Be Kind

**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.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

- Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Deputise for the Principal when required.
- Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
- Manage resources to achieve goals.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a maximum 3 page resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining how you have and can demonstrate key capabilities 1-4 identified in the attached role description

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. The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategiesThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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