Expressions of interest are sought for a temporary full-time role of Deputy Principal at Weir State School.
Expressions of Interest are invited for this temporary full-time position available from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025. Any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About The Department
The Department of Education is 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
Weir State School is a small rural school that has grown with the development of the city of Townsville.
About The Role
* All applicants are required to indicate that if their EOI is successful, they have the support of their Supervisor for their release.
As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will 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, develop the quality of teaching and learning across the school,
* Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders, particularly those of First Nations heritage.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a resume (2-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
* Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing the below Key Capabilities 1-3 below
* Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning and behaviour outcomes for all students.
* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
* Demonstrates strong understanding of the culture, traditions and learning attributes of those students who are connected to First Nations heritage
* Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description OR Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
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.
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