Deputy Principal

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 Indooroopilly State School

Indooroopilly State School is a progressive and high achieving school with a diverse student population. The focus on our School Core Values creates an inclusive and caring environment where every child is held in unconditional high regard.

The 2024-2027 Strategic Plan has three key focus areas:
Empowering Learners - Indooroopilly State School has high expectations for every student. We support all students to achieve individual excellence. Learning occurs through deep and considered implementation of the Australian Curriculum, designed to challenge and enrich all students.
Connecting Community - Indooroopilly State School values and fosters a strong sense of belonging across our community. We build respectful, authentic relationships to promote positive, engaging learning environments. Our community is broad, and our breadth enables us to leverage valued partnerships to achieve excellence in all we do.
Harnessing Diversity - Indooroopilly State School thrives because of our diverse community. Our diversity means that everyone has a place, and we work together to ensure both equity and excellence for all.

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 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.
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

Officers interested in this acting opportunity should submit a two page Curriculum Vitae and a two page statement to respond to the three selection criteria:
Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
Capacity to use strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
Applications should include contact details for two Referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).

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.
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