Coolangatta State School are looking for a dedicated Deputy Principal to join their leadership team.

A key focus of the role will be providing instructional leadership, with a strong emphasis on the core elements of teaching and learning to enhance student outcomes and build staff capability.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.50FTE), 25 hours per fortnight.

Job details

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About the School

At Coolangatta State School, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to do their best.

We set high expectations for all learners and believe that every child can achieve success with the right support and teaching. Our teachers use Explicit Instruction as our key teaching approach. This means lessons are carefully structured, with clear learning goals, guided practice, and feedback to ensure every student understands what they are learning and why.

Your Opportunity

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, the ability to quickly build positive and productive relationships with staff, and highly developed organisational skills to support the effective day-to-day operations of the school.

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.

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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description; and 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role

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.

• SER697228_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants