Blackwater North State School are seeking applications for a permanent full-time Deputy Principal to join their school community.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools;
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning;
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

Job details

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 Blackwater North State School

Blackwater North State School is a primary school catering for students from Prep to Year 6. The school is set in pleasant grounds with shaded areas for the children to sit and enjoy their lunch. The school's design is low set taking into consideration the needs of students with disabilities. This is especially important because there is a Special Needs Program in the school that cares for students with varying individual requirements.

Facilities at the school include two computer labs, a multi-purpose court allowing a number of different sports to be played, a Hall where many social and educational activities are held and a modern Information Centre. All school buildings are air-conditioned and fridges are provided for children to store their lunches.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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

• Demonstrated working with beginning and new teachers.
• Demonstrated instructional leadership across P-6 classrooms.
• Demonstrated enactment of the curriculum leadership through effective planning process and support to enact.

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 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. 

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR597457_24P - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants