About this job
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About the Department
The Department of Education are 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
Forest Lake State School is a large Primary School catering for Prep to Year 6 students with a variety of cultures and student abilities. We have proudly served Forest Lake community since 1994, and continue to excel in providing a personalised approach to the needs of our students and their families. We are proud of our traditions, positive reputation in the wider community and the outstanding achievements of our students. There is a strong focus at the school on improving literacy learning and encouraging all students to achieve their potential.
About the Role
This role is an important member of our Executive Leadership Team and will report directly to the Principal. As the Deputy Principal, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Strong curriculum knowledge and experience leading middle leaders and teaching staff to align curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, and moderation for improved learning outcomes.
- Skilled in enhancing teacher pedagogy for excellence in teaching, student learning, and wellbeing.
- Demonstrates high-quality instructional leadership, leading teams in collaborative problem-solving, teacher development (especially for early-career teachers), collegial engagement visits, and tracking key student progress.
- Engages families in their child's learning and wellbeing.
- Fosters positive relationships and wellbeing, ensuring safety, respect, and belonging within the community.
- Highly visible in classrooms, leading daily operations, managing student behaviour, and coordinating key school events.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (with an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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).
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