Deputy Principal - Queensland Pathways State College

Description:

Queensland Pathways State College is state high school that specialises in supporting young people aged 15 to 18 (minimum grade 10), that have significant barriers to attending an educational setting, ensuring all students can succeed.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Deputy Principal - Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing. This is a crucial role that will oversee our state wide operations with inclusion and guidance provisions. You will work closely with the principal and executive team ensuring the individual needs and adjustments of all students are supported to assist with engagement and student success.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 6 months unless otherwise determined.
About The Department Of Education
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 QPSC
At Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC), we offer a 12-month senior transitions program designed to support vulnerable students who are eager to complete their senior studies but have faced challenges that impact their ability to engage in schools. Through creating a safe and strength-based approach, we support these students to reach their goals and move confidently towards further education (TAFE or university) or employment.
Our program focuses on building essential skills in literacy, numeracy, workplace readiness, and overall wellbeing. Every student has their QCE pathway mapped out and students are mentored to reach their goals in education, wellbeing and future pathways.
Your Role
As Deputy Principal - Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, you will:
Deliver on QPSC's strategic plan and align to DoE Equity and Excellence Strategy.Improve the educational outcomes for our students.Strategically lead the schools Health and Wellbeing Framework and Inclusion Framework.Lead the roles of Guidance Officers, Head of Inclusion, Speech Language and Allied Health Services across all campuses of QPSC, ensuring best practice and consistency.Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, other campuses, the community and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include
You will have the responsibility for leading the following activities:
Leading QPSC's shared vision of Every Student Succeeding, to ensure effective. engagement strategies and equitable access to support services that are responsive to all student needs.Set high standards for your teams' performance.Build on and form partnerships with other government and non-government organisations, to ensure students have the necessary opportunities and support to be successful.Oversee complex case management processes.Manage the resources for your portfolio.
About You
A successful applicant will have the following experience and/or knowledge:
Experience in leading highly effective teams.Understanding of the Guidance Officer role and the impact on student learning.Knowledge and experience with inclusive practices, trauma informed practices, strength-based approaches to supporting young people.Understanding of adjustments for students with a disability and NCCD processes.Experience leading and implementing whole school strategic plans.
Benefits
Greater job flexibility.State wide exposure.High level of job satisfaction.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Attach your current CV (no more than 3 pages) including contact details of two professional referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).Attach a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the DP Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing role addressing the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section to be contextualised for the role.
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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