Deputy Principal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Principal to lead teaching and learning for Year 3 to Year 6 students, as well as specialist teachers, at Everleigh State School. In this key leadership role, you will drive teaching and learning initiatives to ensure positive outcomes for all students, foster strong relationships within the school community, and collaborate effectively as part of an expanding leadership team. You will also be responsible for managing and maintaining OneSchool timetabling, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
If you're a visionary leader ready to make a meaningful impact on student success, we encourage you to apply today.
About The Department
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 .
About The School
Everleigh State School, now in its fourth year of operation, is a fast-growing school that opened in 2022. Our vision, Excellence through Equity because we CARE , focuses on high expectations for all students. Guided by our CARE values, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Encouragement, we foster a supportive environment where every student is empowered to do their best. At Everleigh, we are committed to ensuring all students thrive academically and personally, providing them with the tools and values needed to succeed.
About The Role
As the Deputy Principal of Year 3 to Year 6 and Specialist Teachers, you will collaborate with an expanding executive leadership team, including the Principal, Prep to Year 2 Deputy Principal, Head of Department (Curriculum), and Head of Special Education Services. You will be responsible for ensuring positive learning outcomes for all students. At Everleigh State School, the primary focus is developing staff capability in the Australian Curriculum Version 9 and implementing Structured Literacy across Prep to Year 6. In addition, you will assist in leading the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) agenda, manage and maintain the OneSchool timetable (including supervisions, playground, and specialist lesson schedules), and work closely with key staff to ensure a smooth transition for Year 6 students moving into Year 7.
Your Responsibilities
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
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.
Interested? To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.Attach evidence 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.
Occupational group Education & Training