Deputy Principal - Park Ridge State High School

Description:

Education (Organisation site)
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Park Ridge State High School as Deputy Principal. The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering high quality learning outcomes to all students. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Deputy Principal, with a demonstrated record of leading high performing teams.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis for a period of 1 Term, 2025 unless otherwise determined.

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Full-time

Occupational group: Education & Training

Classification: Stream 3 / Deputy Principal

Workplace Location: South East Region

Job ad reference: QLD/SER621573/25T

Closing date: 06-Mar-2025

Yearly salary: $157034 - $159810

Fortnightly salary: $6019.10 - $6125.50

Job duration: 1 Term, 2025 unless otherwise determined

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Park Ridge State High School is a large school that provides authentic and diverse educational pathways to a growing student population of over 1700. The successful applicant will be working as part of an agile, high-performing team.

• 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-page 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).

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.