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 Victoria Park State School
Victoria Park State School enjoys its reputation as a quality school, providing excellent educational opportunities to over 600 students in the heart of Mackay. Over recent years the School Opinion Survey has shown favourable results in data and strong academic achievements of students. Victoria Park State School is well known for high achievements in sporting competitions and also in the cultural arena having one of the best Instrumental music programs in the Mackay region. Staff and students at Victoria Park State School are well-supported by a large leadership team.
About the Role
The Deputy Principal will lead the implementation of a quality-assured curriculum as a whole school approach through embedding systematic processes to support staff capability and understanding of The Australian Curriculum. The successful applicant will have excellent skills as an instructional leader and capacity to work with a large group of staff to drive outcomes-driven improvement whilst maintaining a supportive and positive work culture. In addition to leading teaching and learning initiatives within key priority areas, the successful applicant will be required to provide strong collegial support to colleagues across the leadership team in support of the school's wider improvement agenda.
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.
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).
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