Deputy Principal
6 hours ago
An opportunity exists within Lockyer District State High School for an individual to join the senior leadership team as a Deputy Principal (Year 7 & 8).
If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive educational excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of our vibrant school community.
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us ( ).
Who We Are:
Lockyer District High School is a secondary school located at Gatton. LDSHS has a proud history as a key educational provider in the Lockyer Valley.
Every day, in every classroom, we are supporting all students to become enterprising, resilient, creative, adaptable, confident individuals. To achieve this vision, we provide students with access to a broad range of quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. You will play a vital role in leading the development of quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders in senior schooling.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
As the Deputy Principal, you will work to improve the educational outcomes of students within the school, support the development and enhancement of teaching and learning quality, and foster positive relationships among students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders. The Deputy Principal has a pivotal role leading the whole school approach to pedagogy, and developing staff capability, as well as responsibility for Years 7 and 8 and transitions.
Responsibilities include:
- 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 view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.
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