Deputy Principal - Western Cape College

Queensland Department of Education; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Subsidised Departmental Housing

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Queensland Department of Education – Cairns QLD is seeking an experienced Deputy Principal Primary to join Western Cape College for the 2027 year. This is a temporary 12-month role, with responsibilities spanning Years 4–6 leadership, curriculum and pedagogy improvements, moderation, student case management and the Primary Positive Culture for learning framework.

The Deputy Principal will also oversee operations and line manage teaching and support staff in the Year 4–6 sector, with subsidised

Formación

• Experience in school leadership within a primary setting.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and remote education contexts.
• Ability to implement curriculum and pedagogy improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the teaching and learning improvement agenda for Years 4–6, including curriculum and pedagogy.
• Coordinate moderation, student case management and the Primary Positive Culture for learning framework.
• Provide oversight of operations and line management of teaching and support staff in Years 4–6.

Descripción del empleo

Queensland Department of Education – Cairns QLD

Western Cape College is seeking an experience Deputy Principal Primary, to join the College for the 2027 year.

This role is being offered on a temporary basis for 12 months, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Our College:

Western Cape College is the largest P-12 school in Cape York, with campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential boarding facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

The College continues to lead innovative practices in Indigenous and remote education, guided by its values of Connection, Wellbeing, Learning and Leading.

Our vision is that all young people are well prepared for their futures with skills to progress purposefully on their chosen pathway, and we firmly believe in a strong foundation to learning being the stepping stone to future successes.

Your Role:

As a member of the primary leadership team, you will paly a pivotal role in leading the teaching and learning improvement agenda for Years 4-6, including curriculum and pedagogy, moderation, student case management and the Primary Positive Culture for learning framework. The role also includes oversight of operations and line management of teacher and support staff in the Year 4 - 6 sector.

Subsidised Departmental Housing is available, remote incentives and relocation assistance apply.

As the Deputy Principal, you will:

• Assist the PrincIpal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educationall 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Benefits

This role will provide the successful school leader with access to a suite of professional, financial and personal benefits including:

• Additional incentives under the Recognition of Remote Service Scheme
• Access to subsided accommodation.
• Supportive network of school leaders and regional advisors.
• Relocation assistance.
• Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities.

For further information about Western Cape College, vist the school website: Https://westerncapecollege.eq.edu.au/our-college/employment

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.