Deputy Principal

2 days ago


Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

**About the School**:
Miami State High School is a quality School on the Gold Coast with a rich history, strong community spirit and progressive mindset.

Quality teaching is our core priority. Teachers influence the lives of students daily. Miami State High School has caring, committed and futures-oriented teachers who vigilantly focus on providing rich and engaging learning experiences to every student. They understand the importance of delivering research-based teaching practices proven to have high impact on student learning outcomes, without compromising their own personal teaching flair that makes them successful themselves.

**About the Role**:
In your role as Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary, you will significantly contribute to a high expectations school culture through strong Instructional Leadership to focus on continuous improvement in student performance through the lens of data and transitioning to high school.
The Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary will be instrumental in engaging and influencing Heads of Departments and all teachers to improve student achievement through the analysis of data and instructional leadership to enhance classroom practice. They will be focused on assisting curriculum leaders and classroom teachers to use data to ensure a trajectory of continuous improvement and school growth.
The Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary is accountable to and operates under the direction of the Principal.
You will have responsibility for leading the following key tasks through Instructional Leadership practices:

- 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.

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

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 1 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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