Deputy Principal

Windsor State School is seeking applications for an Acting Deputy Principal to join our strong leadership team (Term 1 to Term 3, 2026).

The P-2 Deputy Principal will maintain Windsor's early years focus as we improve educational outcomes for students. We are looking for applicants who will embrace our Windsor community and our quality of teaching and learning, while continuing to foster positive relationships
between students, staff, the community, and key stakeholders.

Apply now for this Acting opportunity and take the next step in your leadership journey while also having a meaningful impact in our vibrant school community.

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About the School

Windsor State School is proud to be a place where dedicated staff play a vital role in shaping the futures of clever, skilled, and creative learners. With a legacy of over 140 years of educational excellence, we embrace Education Queensland's vision to nurture each child's potential through high-quality teaching and meaningful relationships. Our school values the powerful impact that passionate, professional educators have when working in partnership with families and the wider community. At Windsor, you will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to creating a caring and innovative learning environment where your expertise, energy and commitment are both recognised and celebrated.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal P-2, you will work to improve the educational outcomes of students within the early years, support the development and enhancement of teaching and learning quality, and foster positive relationships among students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

Your Responsibilities

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

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Work closely with our Inclusion team holding an important position on the Student Support Services team.
• Maintain the quality or our transition to school processes including Prep enrolment interviews and transition to school programs.
• Work with the HOD-C and Deputy Principal 3-6 to embed consistency of practice across our school.
• Oversee various portfolios such as The Arts, including Instrumental Programs.

About You

We are seeking candidates who are strong relational communicators with the ability to integrate socially just practices into everyday school life. Candidates should be able to build positive relationships and contribute to an inclusive and equitable school environment through consistent and respectful interactions with students, staff, and the wider community.

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.