EOI - Deputy Principal - Pallara State School (0.4 FTE)

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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 Pallara State School
Welcome to our great community school which also happens to be one of the newest Independent Public School (IPS) and Private, Public, Partnership (PPP) schools in the state.
Our school implements the National Australian Curriculum in the subject areas of English, Maths and Science with a focus on differentiation for all students so that learning needs are best met.
Pallara State School is a close and supportive community with a strong culture of inclusion and consultation.
Parents who choose to enrol their child at our school do so knowing we have a strict uniform policy. At Pallara State School students engage in a bring your own device (BYOD) platform on daily basis from years 1 to 6.
Our school has high expectations on student behaviour and takes pride in providing a supportive and nurturing climate where every child can feel that they belong and can achieve success.
About the Role

Pallara State School is a BYOD Laptop school spanning Years 1-6. This Deputy Principal position is back-filling the substantive Deputy Principal on Thursdays and Fridays for term 2, unless otherwise determined. The portfolio for this position includes the responsibility areas of:

• English across the school;
• Supervision of the Year 5 & 6 teams;
• Human Resourcing;

• 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.
  Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please provide a current resume (maximum 2 pages) with 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
• Please also provide a statement of suitability (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you are a good fit for the role and what you will bring to the position.

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).
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