Cleveland Education and Training Centre is seeking a dedicated and resilient Deputy Principal to join a highly collaborative leadership team within a unique and rewarding educational environment.

Located within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, this role provides an opportunity to lead impactful teaching and learning initiatives that support engagement, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for young people.

If you are a committed educational leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable learners and driving meaningful change, apply now to join the team at Cleveland Education and Training Centre.

Job details

Who We Are: 

Cleveland Education and Training Centre is located within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, where teaching and learning are focused on maximising impact every day for every learner.

All staff participate in a comprehensive induction program and are well supported by a collaborative and experienced team.

The centre has three Deputy Principals who work closely together to lead and support the school community.

The team culture is highly supportive, with staff working collaboratively in a complex yet rewarding environment.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

Cleveland Education Training Centre (CETC) operates as 48 week year, and has four rosters for teaching staff, including promotional positions.  

As such, you must be available to work at least of one week of each of the school holidays during the school year.  

Leave entitlements remain the same as mainstream schools though leave is taken at alternative times in order to provide coverage for the 48 weeks of the year.

Applicant must be able to work on a youth detention site and comply with all policies and procedures as stipulated by the detention centre.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

• Experience as a Deputy Principal or extensive experience working in a youth detention setting.
• Flexibility and being able to work as part of a close team.  
• Understanding of young people from complex and challenging backgrounds. Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.

Submit Your Application: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR689069_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description