Calamvale Community College is seeking expressions of interest for a Deputy Principal position in the Secondary School, focusing on the Australian Curriculum (Years 7-10) and QCE and Vocational Education (Years Our mission is to provide a seamless P-12 learning
experience where every student feels valued and supported. With cultural diversity as one of our greatest strengths, we are committed to building a Culture of Learning in 2025 by focusing on engagement, support, curriculum, and pedagogy.
If you are passionate about
making a meaningful impact in a dynamic and inclusive community, apply now
This is open to Expressions of Interest and 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
Calamvale Community College is a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and cleverness thrive. Established in 2002, the College is celebrating its twentieth anniversary and has grown to become the heart of its community, proudly offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program across all year levels. The College fosters a strong sense of global citizenship, academic rigor, and personal growth through innovative programs such as the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), and Diploma (DP), while offering diverse pathways that cater to every student's unique talents and aspirations. With a commitment to developing well-rounded individuals, Calamvale Community College is an exciting place to work, where educators can engage with passionate learners and contribute to an ever-evolving, vibrant educational journey.
About the Role
As the Deputy Principal, you will lead school initiatives and, in partnership with the Executive and Senior Leadership Team, drive the school's strategic agenda, with a strong focus on curriculum, pedagogy, and fostering a culture of learning. Based in the secondary phase, you will work specifically with the Year 10 cohort, demonstrating a commitment to improving teaching and learning, enhancing educational outcomes, and nurturing positive relationships among students, teachers, the community, and other stakeholders. You will also be responsible for leading capability development and implementing quality assurance practices to ensure a school-wide approach to achieving the strategic goals of the College. This will involve working collegially with the Deputy Principal team and leading Heads of Department to develop and align the faculty's contributions to the college-wide strategic improvement agenda.
Your Responsibilities
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.
* 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
* Attach a copy 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.
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