About this job
About Us:
The suitable applicant will become part of the school leadership team working together with an experienced teaching staff to provide high quality learning and extra curricular opportunities.
The school is focused on restorative practices and is committed to elevating student behaviour, empathy and relationships.
High quality literacy practices and routines are established within the school across prep to Year 6.
Multi-tiered systems of support provide a team approach to student engagement, behaviour and rigour for all students.
As part of a dynamic team this Deputy Principal role is focused on curriculum, assessment and learning driving the whole school curriculum framework and pedagogy.
Instructional coaching and mentoring will be a key component of the role for 2025.
As the Deputy Principal you will:
- Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
The Deputy Principal reports to the school Principal.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- 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.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-pg written statement in response to 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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