Deputy Principal (DP) - Cleveland Education and Training Centre

Job Description

An opportunity exists to work as a Deputy Principal at Cleveland Education Training Centre, based at Cleveland Youth Detention Centre on a temporary full-time basis, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.As a Deputy Principal, you will be supporting the learning of all students within the centre, and have the opportunity to gain skills in an alternative learning environment.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 Cleveland Education & Training Centre (CETC) Cleveland Education & Training Centre (CETC) is a Department of Education school, operating within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre at Townsville. The catchment area for the Centre comprises the area graphically north from Rockhampton, west to the border and Island communities off the Queensland coastline.CETC offers a range of pathways and employment-focused VET courses to assist a young person to close individual skills gaps, develop language, develop positive behaviours and social skills, and gain knowledge and skills which are a prerequisite for further study or a pathway to employment. Younger students study programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum, designed to assist them to return to mainstream schooling.Our staff have the responsibility to build trusting relationships with the young people, to encourage them to achieve success and self-respect, to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will help them make positive life choices and open up pathways where they can be reintegrated into society as successful citizens.About The Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused 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. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How To Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and A 2-pg 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.Occupational group: Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr