About this job
About the School:
Yarrilee State School is a large community of learners who share a common goal of exceptional learning and meaningful relationships. The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere where difference is celebrated and making a difference is expected. Our values and beliefs are obvious in our interaction with peers and with others. Here, the students and staff see themselves not only as Hervey Bay, Queensland and Australian citizens but, more importantly, as global citizens. There is a sense of purpose evident in the classrooms where challenging tasks are undertaken in a supportive and nurturing learning environment. Information and communication technology is used as a tool to enhance learning outcomes. Our whole school community promotes the notion that 'Learning is our future'.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
- Line manage a sector of the school including curriculum and human resources.
- Lead whole school portfolios to improve student learning outcomes.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
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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.
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Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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