Are you looking for short fixed-term temporary relieving opportunities as a Deputy Principal within Metropolitan North Region?

If so, we are creating a pool of candidates that are available for short term opportunities during Semester 2 of the 2025 school year.

Salary advertised is reflective of 1 FTE.

Job details

Expressions of Interest are invited for temporary vacancies available until 12 December 2025. Any extensions to an appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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 Role

This continuous applicant pool is open for candidates interested in employment opportunities as a Deputy Principal and meet the mandatory employment requirements as detailed in the attached role descriptions.

Applicants should discuss their application with their current supervisor:

• Confirm supervisor support and release capacity;
• Ensure nominated classification level(s) are appropriate.

Applications will be considered throughout Semester 2, 2025, as Deputy Principal vacancies arise.

Submission of an application does not guarantee an offer or assessment response from the region. Positions may range in duration up to 6 months.

The region may also advertise individual vacancies through separate EOIs when considered appropriate.

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

To apply please attach the following:

• Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• A completed and signed copy of the attached Supervisor Endorsement document.
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 
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
  
  2025 Supervisor Endorsement form - Deputy Principal (PDF, 124KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR646625_25E - Role Description (Special Education) (PDF, 388KB)
  Role Description
  
  MNR646625_25E - Role Description (PDF, 387KB)
  Role Description