About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 Collingwood Park State School
Our school focuses on key areas including continued improvement in literacy and numeracy outcomes, implementation of the National Curriculum, reinvigorating inquiry learning in science as a Science Spark School, enhancing the school ICTs program and continuing the recognized excellent practices which support students and contributes to the positive school culture. There is a keen focus on differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students as individuals throughout all classes of the school.
Our school's explicit improvement agenda as a Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership School is supported by a literacy/numeracy coach and a team of highly capable staff. Information and communication technologies are integral to class programs with all classrooms having internet connectivity, interactive whiteboards and desktop computers. The Media Centre enhances IT opportunities for classes and the school media club.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Uphold the 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- A maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees, (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
- As well as a 2-page written statement in response to the selection criteria as per 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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