This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the School
Wamuran has a long history of providing an excellent education for students in a supportive and caring environment. We are a small school and pride ourselves on having that "community" feel and spirit. Our dedicated staff offer students a rich learning environment with focused teaching and learning experiences based around the Australian Curriculum. We value the environment in which we live and have established an Earth Protectors program at our school. Robotics and Performing Arts also play a very important part in our extra curricula activities with students invited to participate in clubs before school and at lunchtimes.
About the Role
As Deputy Principal, 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.
For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.
**Interested? To apply**:
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the "how you will be assessed" section in the attached role description.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.