Deputy Principal

The Mount Isa cluster of schools is looking for 3 Deputy Principals (one in P-2, and two in Years 3-7) to lead work across the cluster.

This work is related to building teacher capacity, promoting student engagement and sense of belonging, improving student transitions, facilitating collaboration and professional learning and analysing data.

Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact in the Mount Isa education 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:

Mount Isa School of the Air provides innovative distance education to students living in remote and rural areas of North West Queensland. Using advanced technologies and strong community connections, the school delivers engaging, high-quality learning programs that ensure every student—no matter how far from town—has access to excellent education and support.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

In this role you will have responsibility for leading the following activities across the Mount Isa Cluster of schools (Barkly Highway SS, Healy SS, Happy Valley SS, Mount Isa Central SS, Mount Isa School of the Air, Mount Isa Special School, Spinifex State College, Sunset SS and Townview SS):

Responsibilities include:

• Lead initiatives that promote student engagement and effective pedagogy, particularly across Prep to Year 2 (Early Years) and across Years 3-7.
• Build staff capability in fostering a strong sense of belonging and connection for First Nations students to improve attendance and engagement.
• Lead supported and responsive transition practices to and through school, ensuring continuity of learning and wellbeing.
• Support inclusive practices across the cluster.
• Form and maintain strong partnerships with parents, First Nations communities, government agencies and community groups to support student success
• Facilitate cluster collaboration and professional learning for staff.
• Lead the tracking and analysis of cluster data to inform decision-making and strategy.
• Spotlight and share effective practices across cluster schools to build collective capability.

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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.