Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct are seeking applications for a Deputy Principal - Junior Campus to join their school community on a full-time permanent basis.

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights.

Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

Job details

About Spinifex State College

Spinifex State College is a three campus educational facility. Our Junior Campus caters to years 7-9, Senior Campus years 10-12 and the Residential Campus houses all boarding students.
Our school aims to develop clever, skilled and creative learners. To achieve this aim, we provide students with access to quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. We also inspire our students to explore their passions, harness their unique talents and fulfil their potential.
Each year our students who aspire to tertiary education achieve excellent results due to the support and readiness programs run by the school. Students who aspire to transition into work or Vocational Education and Training (VET) benefit by our close links with TAFE and industry.
Our strong links with Mount Isa Mines and other businesses have led to many authentic learning opportunities to prepare students for their chosen post-school pathways. This includes school-based apprenticeships/traineeships and work experience. Spinifex students are encouraged to work hard and achieve their best - our school is proud of our students and their achievements.

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.
• 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 response to the below questions -
• Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
  2. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
  3. Capacity to use strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
  4. Capacity to manage effectively human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality outcomes.
  5. Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values.

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.

• NQR634034_25P - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants