Centenary Heights State High School is seeking a dedicated Deputy Principal to continue to lead key strategic priorities of the school. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record in educational excellence, and a commitment to creating a nurturing and innovative school culture. If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive educational excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of our school community. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 13 July 2026 until 18 September 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Centenary Heights State High School is located in the Toowoomba District and serves principally the urban community of South-East Toowoomba. The school was opened in 1968 and is one of several state and private high schools which service Toowoomba and the surrounding districts. The school occupies a site of approximately 10 hectares in a residential area adjacent to the Southtown Shopping Centre.

Around 1800 students across Years 7 to 12 are enrolled at Centenary Heights State High School. Approximately 55% of students come from our traditional state primary partner schools, while 30% come from other schools in and near Toowoomba and 15% from overseas, interstate or intrastate.

Our school has well-defined expectations around attendance, learning performance and student behaviour. We require that all students are safe, respectful and focussed and successful learners.

We have a strong tradition of supporting students to achieving their desired pathway beyond school. Tertiary study, school-based work experience, and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are an important part of our offerings at both campuses of our school.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead the wellbeing team including the HOD Wellbeing, Guidance Officers, Beyond the Broncos staff, school Chaplain, school-based youth health nurse, and school psychologist.
• Lead the school's strategic agenda, specifically in the area of wellbeing (students & staff).
• Manage a cohort/s - both in terms of behaviour management and other associated year level responsibilities
• Oversee/line manage the school's pastoral care and respectful relationships program.
• Line management of Heads of Department.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit 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.

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. 

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• DSR688843_26T - Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants