Join a dynamic leadership team at Harristown State School in the role of Deputy Principal.

This is your chance to be a leader in a diverse and inclusive school. The position is offered as a full-time temporary position, until 19 September 25, unless otherwise determined.

The successful applicant will develop the quality of teaching and learning, nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School:

Harristown Primary School has a proud tradition of 100 years of offering the best possible educational opportunities for our students. Our students are working hard towards the school values of Respect, Responsibility, Learning and Safety. Through the use of the Positive Behaviour for Learning PBL) program we have noted some remarkable positive improvements across the school in regards to behaviour. Students are proud to be a Harristown Hero and this is being noted through our positive interactions in the community.

We uphold our school motto of 'Towards excellence together' as it emphasises our focus on students striving to achieve their very best on our school campus. We are very proud of the way that all sectors of our school work together to achieve maximum benefits for all students from Prep to Year 6.

About the Role:

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• 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.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

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 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR635590_25T - Role Description (PDF, 386KB)
  Role Description