Everleigh State School is seeking a Deputy Principal (Primary) to join the team.

Lead with impact, shape a positive school culture, and drive strong student outcomes at Everleigh State School.

Apply now.

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.

Who We Are:

Everleigh State School is in its fifth year of operation.  

It is a very fast-growing school, commencing with 202 students in 2022, with now over 970 students.

Our school vision, Excellence through Equity because we CARE, focusses on high expectations for all students.

Our CARE values - Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Encouragement - provide an environment where all students are expected to do their best in a very supportive environment.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As a newly appointed permanent Deputy Principal, you will work alongside an expanding executive leadership team including Principal, Prep to Year 1 Deputy Principal, Year 2 to Year 3 Deputy Principal, Year 4 to Year 6 Deputy Principal, Head of Department (Curriculum), Head of Special Education Services and Coach.

Everleigh State School's major focus is developing staff capability with Australian Curriculum Version 9 and implementing Structure Literacy from Prep to Year 6.

In addition to this, you will lead and manage other strategic and operational priorities aligned to the school's and department's strategic plans. 

This role will commence as soon as possible to fill a permanently vacated position.

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.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

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

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER691983_26P Role Description (PDF, 290KB)
  Role Description