Lockyer District High School is a school of around 1000 students, located in Gatton in the picturesque Lockyer Valley, approximately one hour from Brisbane and 30 minutes from Toowoomba.

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and flexible educator to join the Lockyer District State High School leadership team.

As Deputy Principal responsible for the Senior Schooling portfolio, you will lead our learning outcomes across Year 11 & 12. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 14 July 2025 until 19 September 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Lockyer District State High School

Every day, in every classroom, we are supporting all students to become enterprising, resilient, creative, adaptable, confident individuals. To achieve this vision, we provide students with access to a broad range of quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. You will play a vital role in leading the development of quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders in senior schooling.

About the Role

As an instructional leader, you will be focused on ensuring all students develop their global competencies so they can transition into the future workforce with confidence and resilience. The successful applicant will, as Deputy Principal (Senior Schooling), be responsible for leading the within our school:

• Academic leadership - QCAA processes; QCE tracking of student outcomes; supporting the VET RTO Manager
• Welfare and Engagement leadership - PBL Tier I, PBL Tiers II & III, Wellbeing
• Events/Operational leadership - Assemblies, Celebrations, Year 11 & 12 Exams, Staff Meetings
• HR leadership - Heads of Year, YLC/Lead Teacher group, Year 11 & 12 YLCs, Non-teaching Wellbeing Team

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• 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. 

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.

• DSR642243_25T - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants