Are you a visionary educational leader with a passion for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment? Redlynch State College is seeking a Deputy Principal to join the Secondary Leadership Team. Interested candidates should have a demonstrated capability to lead with a particular focus on the Junior Secondary Phase of schooling. This is a temporary full-time position until 18 September 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive educational excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of our vibrant school.

Job details

About Us:

Redlynch State College is a modern P-12 college situated in a picturesque and safe suburban setting offering the very best learning environment for all our students. The college has a proud history of academic success, sporting prowess, community support and parent involvement.

The school was first opened on the original school site in 1932. The new primary campus, on the current site, was opened in 1994 with an enrolment of 180 and has continued to experience considerable growth. Community support saw the push for a secondary campus and in 2007 our '7-12 campus' opened its doors to year seven and eight. In 2011 we celebrated the first cohort of students to graduate in Year 12.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Support the Principal in leading the school community to develop and commit to a shared, future-focused vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal as required, upholding the deputy principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral leadership role.
• Embed socially just, inclusive practices in everyday school life and set high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with parents, community groups, government agencies, industry and business to enhance learning opportunities.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with parents and students with demonstrated relational and strategic leadership in Year 6 into 7 transition, and a proven ability to lead the Junior Secondary team in case and complex case management.
• Manage school resources strategically to achieve organisational goals, with demonstrated technical leadership of data informed practices in timetabling, cohort management and class composition.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks, with a particular focus on managing student behaviour and positive behaviour for learning.
• Engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development to ensure effective, informed and forward-thinking leadership.

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 work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.

• FNR696123_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants