Description:
Burpengary State Secondary College is seeking a dynamic and visionary Deputy Principal to lead and enhance student engagement across the College. As a progressive and future-focused School and Public Private Partnership (PPP) institution, we are committed to preparing students for the complexities of the global workforce through innovation, resilience, and excellence.
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 Role
Deputy Principal - Engagement Portfolio
Key Responsibilities:
- Cultivating a High-Expectation Culture: Lead and model a culture of high expectations, ensuring all students and staff strive for excellence.
- Engagement Interventions: Oversee and continue implementing tier-two engagement programs to support student success and wellbeing.
- Wellbeing & Belonging: e.mbed student and staff wellbeing initiatives through a vertical House structure, fostering a strong sense of identity and connection.
- This leadership role requires collaboration with the Principal, Deputy Principals, Heads of Department (HODs), House Leaders, and teachers to drive a positive and inclusive school culture.
At Burpengary State Secondary College, our vision is to provide innovative learning in a global community, and we live by our mission: To succeed through perseverance. If you are passionate about student engagement and wellbeing, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity.
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 have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )