An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and innovative leader to join Western Cape College's leadership team as Head of Campus - Mapoon for 12 months, commencing in Semester 2, 2025.
If you are someone who can deliver the vision of our college and department, improve student outcomes, develop quality teaching and learning, and foster positive relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders, we welcome your application.
This role is for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined.
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
Western Cape College is a dynamic P-12 learning community committed to improving educational outcomes and life choices for students across the Western Cape. With campuses in Weipa and Mapoon and a residential facility in partnership with the Indigenous Land Corporation, the college offers a supportive, inclusive environment where high standards, strong student retention, and clear post-school pathways are a priority. Staff work collaboratively within a dedicated leadership team to deliver quality education, equity, and social justice, making it a rewarding and purpose-driven place to work.
Your Opportunity
As The Head Of Campus You Will
* Deliver the vision of the department.
* 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 Head of Campus reports to the School Supervisor.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Campus, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on
* providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
* Uphold the 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.
* Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
* Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
Please refer to the attached role description for any 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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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.
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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