Deputy Principal - Taroom State School

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 School

Taroom State School is a proud part of the Miles Cluster within the Darling Downs South West Region, serving a close-knit agricultural and farming community. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their best. Guided by our philosophy, "Joining Together - Reaching Excellence," we prioritise high-quality teaching and innovative curriculum opportunities that prepare students for meaningful and purposeful futures. Strong partnerships with parents, local schools, community organisations, and industry groups play a key role in our shared commitment to excellence in learning and inclusive education for all.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal, you will play a vital role in shaping a thriving school environment by leading efforts to improve student outcomes, elevating the quality of teaching and learning, and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships among students, staff, families, and the broader community.

Your Responsibilities

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

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