EOI - Deputy Principal - Sandy Strait State School

2 weeks ago


Wide BayBurnett, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

*This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department

The Department of Education is 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 the School

Sandy Strait State School is an award-winning, vibrant, and caring institution focused on providing "first-class teaching and learning in a safe, supportive environment." We encourage student success through the commitment of enthusiastic parents, dedicated staff, and engaged student leaders. Our expansive 6.4-hectare campus includes air-conditioned classrooms and separate junior and senior play areas. We prioritize high expectations, well-resourced learning environments, and a focus on key learning areas through the National Curriculum. We support individual talents, promote student well-being, and offer extracurricular activities to enhance engagement. With our motto 'Striving for Success,' we continue to uphold Sandy Strait's excellent reputation.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal, you will be responsible for improving student outcomes, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, and fostering positive relationships between students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders. Your leadership will ensure a collaborative and supportive environment that empowers both students and educators to thrive.

Your Responsibilities

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).

Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-2 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.

Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

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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