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 Deception Bay State High School
Deception Bay State High School, established in 1992, is a co-educational state school situated just north of Brisbane in the beautiful Moreton Bay Region. With approximately 1060 students, the school provides a rigorous and comprehensive education that is relevant and future-focussed for our diverse student population.We are committed to being the school of choice for our local families and passionately believe in a student-centred approach that allows students the chance to build a sense of belonging, find their voice, develop deep knowledge and understanding to prepare our young people for the world beyond the school gates.In consultation with our school community we have identified four values that underpin student learning and all interaction within our school community.
About the Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- 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 students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)
- A maximum 2-page written response suitability statement addressing:
- Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to quality learning outcome
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships
- Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
- Capacity to manage effectively human, financial and physical resources to deliver quality outcomes
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.