About this job
About Us:
QETC is a multi-campus Department of Education school operating within South-East Queensland's Youth Detention Centres at Wacol. QETC is a school that caters to male and female students from across the state who are either on remand or have been sentenced for criminal offences. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student. It is intended that young people will only be held on remand at this centre for short periods with the delivery of educational programs operating on a maximum of 1:4 teacher student ratio. WYRESH will operate under a separate operating model, which will be collaboratively developed in consultation with Youth Justice and key stakeholders over the coming months. Upon establishment, the Wacol Youth Remand Centre can facilitate up to 76 students.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Assist the Head of Campus to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students;
- Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity;
- Deputise for the Head of Campus when required;
- 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;
Benefits:
- Sub-campus structure combines the advantages of individual contextualised operating campus whilst working as part of a collective, collaborative functioning larger organisation (QETC) with extensive experience, expertise and resourcing.
- Flexible rotational leave arrangements
- Generous professional development opportunities
The successful applicant will be an experienced leader committed to implementing an improvement agenda underpinned by QETC's vision statement of “unlocking learning.” The ideal applicant will have expertise in student-centred learning with the ability to lead the campus in its responsibility to close individual skills gaps, develop language, positive behaviours and social skills and create future pathways opportunities.
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 maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section in 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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