Education Leadership Opportunity in High-Performing School Environment

7 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About the Role

The Deputy Principal will play a key strategic role in capability and capacity building within the school's authentic approach to effective pedagogy.

This requires the Deputy Principal to possess high-level communication and interpersonal skills, developing and implementing through a collaborative team's leadership, a range of strategies to empower Heads of Department and teachers to optimise teaching and learning with precision and impact.

They will have a repertoire of relational skills to engage others and continue to promote a forward-looking and innovative professional culture within the school, quality assure inclusive programs and differentiation as required to target groups.

This includes taking a shared responsibility for driving whole-school improvement priorities, supporting team members across a diverse range of portfolios, and fostering a culture of trust, respect, and professional growth within the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead innovation and accountable strategies for allocated sub-schools of two-year level cohorts
  • Use data to inform strategies and resource allocation for student improvement
  • Collaborate with the Head of School and other senior leaders to drive whole-school improvement priorities
  • Foster a culture of trust, respect, and professional growth within the leadership team
  • Develop and implement strategies to empower Heads of Department and teachers to optimise teaching and learning

About the School

Cavendish Road State High School is a thriving, high-performing school of 2100 students. The school strives to be an exemplary institution and is staffed and led by exemplary people.

The school's four pillars of Learning, Tradition, Innovation, Excellence & Community drive the ethos and aspiration of the school. Our school is known for its academic excellence and high standards, and an excellent reputation in our extra-curricular and sporting activities.

About Us

The Queensland Government Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support. We treat everyone with respect and dignity, and this starts with recruitment and selection.

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.



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