Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Principal at Allenstown State School This is a temporary, full-time position for Semester Two, 2025.

You will be a collaborative leader with strong interpersonal skills and a focus on quality educational outcomes for all students.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position until 12 December 2025, any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. This is open to Expressions of Interest. 

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

Allenstown State School brings together a strong sense of history with a modern approach to education.

With a supportive staff and a focus on always improving, our school provides a supportive environment for every Prep to Year 6 student to thrive.

About the Role

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

• Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Promote socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, community groups.
• Be future-oriented and strategic.
• Understand policies and legislation affecting the department.
• Manage department resources to achieve goals.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.

Please refer to the attached role description for any 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 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 
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. 
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR641725_25E - Deputy Principal (PDF, 386KB)
  Role Description