This is a temporary full-time position, to commence 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025 with the possibility of extension.
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 Merrimac State High School

Founded in 1979, Merrimac State High School is a coeducational, public school for students from 12 to 18 years of age.

The school has two phases of education; Junior Secondary for students in Years 7-9 and Senior Secondary for Years 10-12. During the Senior Secondary phase of learning students have an opportunity to choose either an academic and/or vocational program. The curriculum is based on eight key learning areas and enhanced in Years 11 and 12 with a choice of 51 subjects (registered with the Queensland Studies Authority), as well as Australian Quality Training certificates.
About the Role

As the Deputy Principal you will:

• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

The Deputy Principal reports to the school Principal.You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• 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.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

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/may 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).
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