Deputy Principal

1 day ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

About the school
Helensvale State High School, an Independent Public School, is located in the northern Gold Coast with a clear and compelling purpose for why we exist as expressed in our 'One Student, One Community, Many Futures' learning purpose. Our school strives to provide a personalised learning experience for every student and provides a world of possibility through opportunities encompassing learning, sports, arts and community. A real strength of our school is the diversity of curriculum offerings that we provide for our students. We also have a strong reputation within our community for our excellence programs. Our large 13.62 hectare site is well laid out with low set buildings and landscaped gardens. In addition to classrooms, Helensvale State High School's facilities also boast our SWeLL centre (student wellbeing and e-learning lounge), Student Activity Centre (SAC), gym, multi-purpose courts, ovals, performing arts centre, music rooms, computer laboratories, Cassidy's restaurant, home economics kitchens, dance studios, green room, horticulture greenhouse, science laboratories, robotics laboratory, industrial design workshops, paint spray booth, canteen and administration office.
About the role
To fulfil this particular Deputy Principal role, you will require a thorough knowledge of senior school curriculum and assessment. You will also be required to have a deep knowledge and understanding of effective pedagogical strategies to support student success across the whole school. The demonstrated ability to build capability of staff in these areas is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a large strategic leadership team. A broad range of experiences in leadership and management is preferable.
As the Deputy Principal you will have responsibility for the following:

- 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 maximum 3 page resume including contact details for 2 referees one of whom should be your current supervisor (minimum 10 point in Arial font)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities 1-3 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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