An exciting opportunity exists at Yeppoon State High School for a permanent full-time Deputy Principal - Middle School to join the school leadership team.

The Deputy Principal role will lead and manage the activities of students and teachers, in line with the school's Vision and Values. Working as a member of the school's senior executive team, you will improve the educational outcomes of students in the school by facilitating quality teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships.

The role will include responsibility for strategic work aligned to Yeppoon State High School's AIP priorities, line management of Heads of Department, management of the school timetable and two year level cohorts.

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 Yeppoon State High School

Yeppoon State High School strives to be a centre of educational excellence and central to this belief is the challenge we set ourselves to provide an innovative and inspiring curriculum. High quality learning experiences are purposefully designed to develop the attributes of life-long learners. In this way, each individual student will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, practices and aptitudes necessary to be an engaged, robust 21st century citizen capable of shaping their own career and employment options.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but 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.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

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. 

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.

• CQR627194_25P - Role Description (PDF, 143KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants