Deputy Principal

Centenary State High School is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to join our executive team as Deputy Principal. In this role, you will support the Principal in leading a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and student success across the school. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong instructional leadership,
foster positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community, and show a proven ability to manage school operations effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic direction and day-to-day management of a thriving secondary school.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact,
apply now to join our leadership team.

About the Department

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 the School

Centenary State High School, founded in 1999, is driven by the vision Quality Learning, Quality Futures. We offer a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment where students excel across academic, cultural, sporting, and civic pursuits. Guided by the values of Aspiration, Commitment and Community, we provide broad curriculum offerings, excellence programs, strong student support, and leadership opportunities. Our dedicated staff and community partnerships ensure students are well-prepared to thrive beyond school.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal, you will support the Principal in leading a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and student success across the school. You will play a key role in improving educational outcomes, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, and nurturing positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong instructional leadership and a proven ability to manage school operations effectively, contributing to a supportive and high-performing school environment.

Your Responsibilities

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strong instructional leadership to support high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across Year 10.
• Lead the Senior Education and Training (SET) Planning process, supporting students to identify and achieve their individual pathways.
• Lead Career Education programs, preparing students for diverse post-school opportunities.
• Provide strategic oversight of the International Student Program, including homestay arrangements, compliance, and the coordination of study tours.
• Excels in building strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Shows the capacity to think strategically, manage operations effectively, and drive continuous improvement.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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