Deputy Principal
1 week ago
*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
At Mooloolaba State School, located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, we deliver a high-quality Prep to Year 6 education within a vibrant and supportive community. We offer a full and balanced curriculum with strong expertise in The Arts, Sport, Technology, and Early Childhood Education. Our students benefit from specialist lessons in Physical Education, Music, and Japanese, along with access to an expanding Instrumental Music Program and a unique Surfing Excellence program. Mooloolaba is a dynamic, forward-thinking school where staff play a key role in shaping engaging and enriching learning experiences.
About the Role
As the Deputy Principal, you will play a key leadership role in driving improved educational outcomes for all students. You will support and enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the school, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Central to your work will be the development of strong, respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community.
This is a temporary part-time position (0.50 FTE) until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Your Responsibilities
As the Mooloolaba State School, your responsibilities will 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.
Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
Be futures oriented and strategic.
Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
Manage resources to achieve goals.
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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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.
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*
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