EOI - Deputy Principal - Farnborough State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR602363/24E
Closing date November 12, 2024
Location Rockhampton region
Type Full-Time
Contact 0448 280 273

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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 Role

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.

About You

The ideal applicant will have:

  • A strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum
  • Be able to lead staff in planning, assessing and reporting against the AC.
  • Strong knowledge of the policies and procedures that support inclusive practices would be beneficial to the role.
  • Farnborough offers a rich and diverse curriculum program, with strong sporting and cross curriculum opportunities.
  • Farnborough is a high performing school with high levels of attendance and high expectations of staff and students.
  • Our community is passionate about its school and takes a strong interest in its ongoing success.

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.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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.