Description:
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 Park Ridge State High School
We are a community that values learning, integrity and teamwork and strive to achieve our vision: 'Excellence in all we do.' We set high expectations of our staff and students and have created a culture that rewards hard work and effort.
Our school was established in 1991 in southern Brisbane where we operate a supportive learning culture that caters for the diverse interests and abilities of our students. Teachers work collaboratively with parents and students to develop exceptional outcomes and create new opportunities for success. Our focus is always on personalising each student's learning experience to support them in their learning pathway towards "excellence."
We invest in our young people by providing a safe and supportive learning environment; developing innovative and engaging programs and learning experiences; responding to every student's needs; and setting high expectations for learning, presentation, attendance and community responsibility.
About the Role
- 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.
About You
Park Ridge State High School is a large school that provides authentic and diverse educational pathways to a growing student population of over 1700. PRSHS is a dynamic schooling environment that values professional learning and collaboration as a way of working. The Successful applicant will be working as part of an agile, high-performing team.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
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.