Deputy Principal
2 weeks ago
About Highfields State Secondary College
Highfields State Secondary College has a reputation for a diverse, innovative curriculum, world-class facilities, dedicated staff and a supportive environment for student learning. An extensive range of curriculum opportunities are provided for students across the Junior and Senior Secondary phases of learning.
About the Role
As the Deputy Principal you will have responsibility for (but not limited to) the following:
Working as part of the school's leadership team to foster a shared educational belief that all students can achieve to a high standard and all teachers can teach to a high standard, resulting in quality learning outcomes for all students.
Co-leading the implementation of the school's strategic priorities and explicit improvement agenda through effective data analysis, efficient project management and quality assurance of delegated school portfolios and responsibilities.
Quality assuring curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in line with best practice in the Australian Curriculum, QCAA Senior Curriculum and the school's Pedagogy Approach.
Building the capability of Head of Departments and other school-based leaders through effective line management and leadership of ongoing professional development aligned to the Australian Professional Standards and annual performance review processes.
Overseeing budgeting and action planning for delegated departments, cohorts and school projects, ensuring effective use of targeted resources and equity of access for all students.
Forming partnerships with students, parents, other schools, other government agencies, and community groups to enrich learning experiences and opportunities for students.
Understanding and enacting the legislation and policies that affect schooling in relation to students and staff including the Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework, the Staff Wellbeing Framework, the Inclusive Education Policy, the Student Code of Conduct and associated behaviour policies and procedures.
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.
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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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