Overview
Applications are invited for the temporary position of Deputy Principal, Senior Schooling, at Upper Coomera State College.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly-motivated person to join the College's leadership team.
If this sound like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About Us
Welcome to Upper Coomera State College (UCSC). As a Prep to Year 12 campus, we cater for all children from ages 5 to 17 and offer every opportunity for each student to experience an individual learning pathway. We offer a caring, nurturing learning environment that acknowledges difference, celebrates effort and strives for excellence.
The College motto, "Learning Pathways to the Future" reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every child has a quality education, which prepares them for a positive future. We pride ourselves as a leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, sporting excellence and the arts, and providing innovative, academically challenging, engaging and inspiring learning pathways for high achieving students. Upon completion at Upper Coomera State College, students will be equipped with the confidence and lifelong skills to succeed in their chosen pathways.
Your Opportunity
As the Deputy Principal, Senior Schooling, you will:
* Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools
* Develop the quality of teaching and learning
* Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
The Deputy Principal reports to the school Principal.
Your Role
Your Role Includes But Is Not Limited To
* Academic case management of senior students to attain 100% QCE and QCIA.
* Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance processes for general and applied subjects.
* Ability to build relationships with community partners for student pathways including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
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—focused 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.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* 2 page written response to the first 4 key capabilities of the "How you will be Assessed" section of the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
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