Deputy Principal

**About the School**:
At Morayfield East State School out main goal is to be a school of choice committed to high standards of learning and celebrations of success where all families are welcomed and all students are succeeding. It is a place where children, parents and staff are happy and proud to be; where they feel supported and respected for the individual contributions they make; where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, for both who they are today and what they strive to do in the future.
Morayfield East State School is a high performing coeducational school aspiring to set standards recognised throughout the nation. With a managed enrolment plan and approximately 950 students from Prep to Year 6, it is clearly recognised as a school of distinction for all learners in the Morayfield area.
Individual student talents are nurtured through highly trained staff and partnerships with parents and community. The school's pursuit of excellence is captured in the vision:
A school of choice committed to high standards of learning and celebrations of success.
Through committed teachers, innovative programs, quality facilities and strong community partnerships, Morayfield East State School seeks to set the benchmark for educational excellence.
Be Part of our Celebration...
Be a Learner
Be Responsible
Be Safe and Respectful
Morayfield East State School has a supportive school culture, engaging education programs and a wide range of student achievements. Since opening in 1991, the school has grown due to a reputation for excellence and unique attention to every student who attends the school where strong relationships are built between students, staff, families and the community.
Morayfield East State School can be justifiably proud of its high standards, impeccable reputation and quality foundations.

**About the Role**:
**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 brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 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.