Rainworth State School is seeking a Deputy Principal to join the leadership team for Term 4, 2025.

Advance your leadership career.

Our school has 25 classes and is set in expansive, green grounds, with a strong tradition of academic excellence underpinned by positive partnerships with families and the community.

This Expression of Interest is open to internal Queensland Government employees for up to six months (maximum 12 months).

Job details

Expressions of Interest are invited for this temporary full-time position available until 12 December 2025. Any extensions to this 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 School

Rainworth State School is a friendly and encouraging school that strives to develop each child's unique talents.  Our enthusiastic and dedicated teachers work closely with parents to help students achieve their personal goals.

Our school is proud of its state education history and service to our local community.  We cater for children from prep to Year 6.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an Acting Deputy Principal to lead our team of passionate, highly effective staff.

As an Acting Deputy Principal, you will be a member of the Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction and agenda of the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with the Principal, HOD-C, HOSES, and classroom teachers to plan and implement effective pedagogy and behaviour strategies across the school.
• Mentor new staff, observe lessons, and provide feedback to support professional growth.
• Collaborate with the Principal to create class groupings for the next school year.
• Liaise with families, attend P&C meetings, and coordinate school events to foster community engagement.
• Lead the Mathematics Priority Group, ensuring initiatives align with the school's Strategic Plan.
• Coordinate and timetable NCT, specialist teachers, and playground duty rosters.
• Support the Principal in guiding a highly capable and motivated staff team.

Please refer to the attached role description for any 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 response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the Role Description.

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. 
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 applicant 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
  
  MNR658396_25E - Role Description (PDF, 324KB)
  Role Description