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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and accordingly any appointment (and extension to this appointment) will not extend beyond 12 months.

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About Northern Peninsula Area State College

We are a remote Indigenous community college catering to the education needs of approximately 640 students from the five communities of Bamaga, Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon and Seisia, as well as the neighbouring islands in the Torres Strait including Saibai and Badu. Our college has three campuses each with strong links to the Torres Strait; Bamaga Junior and Injinoo for our Pre-Prep to Year Six students, and Bamaga Senior for our Year Seven to Twelve students as well as mature aged learners wishing to undertake a career change. Our students speak a number of traditional languages and for many English is their second or even third language.

Please note NPA is an Alcohol Management Plan community.

Your Opportunity

Expressions of Interest are called for the position of Deputy Principal to join the primary leadership team at the Injinoo campus of Northern Peninsula Area College. The Deputy Principal Injinoo is accountable for the day to day operations at that campus. This includes coaching staff to deliver the Australian Curriculum using contextually appropriate units and assessments. They play a role supporting EALD pedagogy at that campus and across the College. The Deputy Principal at Injinoo oversees the College Early Years Strategy. This strategy focusses on the successful transition of children into kindy and then into Prep as well as the leadership of the NPA Early Years Community Network and the early identification and intervention of student needs.

What's in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RAIS) incentives apply to this location
• Relocation assistance and subsidised departmental accommodation is available
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information please CLICK HERE.
• Teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services.

To apply please attach the following:

• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under “How you will be assessed” section in the attached role description.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.