An opportunity is available for a dynamic and dedicated educator to join the Executive Leadership Team at Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School. This is a temporary, full-time position commencing in Term 3, 2025 until 19 September 2025, unless otherwise determined.

As Deputy Principal, you will lead the Middle School Year 9 and 10 portfolio and play a pivotal role in several key strategic areas, including student leadership and the EQI International Student Program. Experience in timetabling and human resource management is highly desirable, as well as school event management (Presentation Night).

In this role, you will collaborate closely with curriculum Heads of Department to drive excellence in teaching and learning.

Job details

About Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School

Tropical North Learning Academy, Smithfield State High School is a high performing secondary school providing quality education and excellent outcomes for our students.

Smithfield State High School operates as an Independent Public Secondary School. We have a unique partnership through the Tropical North Learning Academy, with Trinity Beach State School and James Cook University. Together we offer quality, seamless education for our local community from early years through to university and other adult career pathways.

Smithfield State High School is seen as a leading school in our region and with results to support this. We are proud of our school and our success.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

About You

• A strong commitment to building positive and productive relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community is essential 
  for success.

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.

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.

• FNR640434_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants