An opportunity exists at Yugumbir State School for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Deputy Principal to join the school team. The school are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated and passionate Deputy Principal that will connect with the team, build positive relationships with fellow staff, embrace the culture and value add to the schools improvement journey

Job details

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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and accordingly any appointment (and extension to this appointment) will not extend beyond 12 months.

Yugumbir State School is a co-educational school located in the South East Region, catering for over 1000 children's educational needs from Prep to Year 6. Yugumbir State School prides itself in being an inclusive school that meets the needs of every individual.

The successful applicant will demonstrate their ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships and have a strong capacity to lead curriculum matters (especially Year 3 readiness for NAPLAN) and Positive Behaviour for Learning. As Deputy Principal you will be required to:

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.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland.  Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au

To apply please attach the following:

• a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• a maximum 1 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under “How you will be assessed”.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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.

• Candidate Information Fact Sheet 2019 (PDF, 331KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER304012_19E Role Description (Word, 206KB)
  Role Description