The Executive Leadership Team at Tagai State College invites applications for a Deputy Principal - Secondary, based at the secondary campus of the college on Thursday Island. This is a temporary role until the 03 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Tagai State College located in the Torres Strait comprises 16 Primary and one Secondary campus. These campuses are spread across 48,000 square kilometres of ocean.  For most students, English is an additional language.

About the Role:

This Deputy Principal position is based on Thursday Island at the Secondary campus. There are 400 students enrolled across 7-12. The Campus has a very dedicated and dynamic leadership team comprising a Head of Campus, 3 x Deputy Principals and 5 x Heads of Department who have developed a robust improvement agenda which they are implementing with fidelity. 

As the Deputy Principal - Secondary, you will play a vital role in developing:

• the quality of teaching and learning,
• a positive culture within the secondary campus, and
• solid strategic practices for managing resources to achieve positive student learning outcomes.

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.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you will be assessedsection of 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.

• FNR696088_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants