Take the next step in your educational leadership career as Deputy Principal (Secondary) at Dysart State High School.

This is an opportunity to lead teaching and learning, support staff development and drive positive student outcomes while contributing to the school's strategic direction and fostering strong relationships with students, families and the wider community.

Apply now to bring your leadership skills and passion for education to Dysart State High School!

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About us:

Dysart State High School is located in the Central Highlands of Queensland, part of the Bowen Basin. Established in 1982, Dysart State High School plays a key role as the centre of our community - ensuring that the young people of Dysart and surrounds have access to every available educational opportunity.

Currently the school has a student population of approximately 200 students from Year 7 to 12. We have an extensive range of school facilities that include upgraded Science facilities and Trade Training Centre - focussing on Industrial Design and Technology and Hospitality.

We have collaborative relationships with a range of businesses from local to global companies supporting our school and providing a range of learning opportunities, apprenticeships and traineeships. This is underpinned by our school values of Respect, Results, Resilience and Responsibility

Your opportunity:

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Guide and manage the implementation of high-quality teaching and learning, pedagogy, curriculum and assessment
• 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 within and beyond the school gates.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

Essential skills and knowledge required of a Deputy Principal at Dysart State High School:

• Experience in leading teaching and learning, particularly in relation to implementation of version 9.0 Australian Curriculum and QCAA senior schooling programs
• experience in OneSchool timetable development, as well as supervision management
• commitment to nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders
• commitment to building a positive culture of learning based on quality relationships and curriculum delivery
• demonstrated capacity to work effectively and positively as part of a team
• demonstrated capacity to effectively lead complex change
• be organised and manage time effectively

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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR706281_26P Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description