Wilsonton State High School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Principal to join its leadership team at 0.6 FTE until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact by improving student outcomes, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, and fostering strong, positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community.

We believe success is achieved through a balanced approach that fosters academic growth, emotional wellbeing, and active engagement; built on respect, resilience, commitment, and responsibility to empower every student to thrive in both their educational journey and in life beyond school.

Job details

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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 

Wilsonton State High School offers quality education for Years 7 to 12, with strong academic, vocational, cultural and sporting programs. Guided by the motto Stand Strong, Stand Proud, Stand Together, the school maintains high expectations in a supportive, values-driven environment. Dedicated staff deliver engaging curricular and extracurricular opportunities that promote success and excellence.

About The Role  

As the Deputy Principal, you will play a key role in improving the educational outcomes of students, developing the quality of teaching and learning, and fostering positive relationships between students, staff, the community and key stakeholders. The role focuses on supporting school-wide improvement through effective leadership and collaboration. This is a part-time position, working 30 hours per fortnight at a 0.60 FTE. 

Your Responsibilities 

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

• Lead a culture of high expectations, fostering the belief that all students can achieve and all teachers can teach to a high standard.
• Drive the implementation of the school's strategic priorities and Explicit Improvement
• Agenda through effective data use, project management and quality assurance.
• Quality assure curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in alignment with the Australian Curriculum, QCAA requirements and the school's Pedagogical Framework.
• Build the capability of Heads of Department and school-based leaders through targeted line management and professional development aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Oversee budgeting and action planning for delegated departments, cohorts and school initiatives, ensuring equitable and effective use of resources.
• Form strong partnerships with students, families, other schools, government agencies and community organisations to support student engagement and achievement.
• Lead and model compliance with departmental legislation, policy and frameworks, including those related to inclusion, wellbeing, behaviour, and staff performance.

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. 

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
  
  DSR651014_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description