Deputy Principal - Cairns West State School

Job Reference QLD/FNR600743/24T
Closing date November 12, 2024
Location Far North Qld
Type Full-Time
Contact 0404 868 421

About this job

About the Department of Education

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 Cairns West State School

Our school as a community of learners in which every person is valued and able to take advantage of a range of opportunities to achieve personal academic success and to develop in responsibility and character. In essence everyday, in every classroom every student is learning and achieving.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • In your role, you will be at the forefront of implementing systems of support for student engagement to maximise learning days for all students.
  • A sharp focus on academic improvement, particularly in English and mathematics, will be a key measure of success of the position, evidenced by relative gain of every student.
  • Productive partnerships with early childhood providers, secondary schools, parents/carers and other agencies will ensure a positive transition into and through school for each individual student and this will be a core accountability of the Partnerships Initiative Deputy Principal.
  • A deep understanding of trauma informed practice and evidence of process driven impact are desired attributes of the successful candidate.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential capabilities for the role.

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 response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.