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 the Western Cape College
The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.
As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education. Western Cape College captures our values as four pillars that guide our everyday work, strategic decisions and service delivery -
- Connection
- Wellbeing
- Learning
- Leading
Relocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Subsidised departmental accommodation is available for eligible applicants and remote incentives apply.
For more information about working at Western Cape College, check out our website https://westerncapecollege.eq.edu.au/our-school/employment . Additionally, to experience everything Weipa has to offer, we encourage interested applicants to view the following You Tube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4GtO8eOjc
About the Role
As a member of the Secondary leadership team the Deputy Principal will lead, implement, and monitor initiatives and programs aligned to the College's multi-tiered system of student support providing a team approach to student engagement and behaviour, and rigour for all secondary students.
We believe that every day presents an opportunity to positively influence student achievement, regardless of the external factors that may impede their success. At WCC, we collectively view ourselves as integral members of a cohesive team, committed to advancing the educational and personal growth of our students.
Reporting to the Associate Principal Secondary, in addition to the responsibilities outlined in the generic role description, the responsibilities of the Deputy Principal Student Support include, but are not limited to: -
- Lead the implementation of the "The WCC Way" our college-wide framework for fostering Wellbeing, Engagement, and Learning, with a primary focus on the holistic development of each child.
- Lead a cohesive team, committed to advancing the educational and personal growth of our students.
- Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Build highly effective relationships within and beyond the school community, including students and families from diverse backgrounds and community agencies.
- Work with and provide tools for the school leadership team, Head of Departments, Student support team members, Guidance Officers and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and attendance.
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 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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.