Redbank Plains State High School are seeking a dynamic Deputy Principal to join our leadership team, with a strong focus on strategic school improvement, wellbeing and inclusive education.

The successful applicant will lead pedagogy and an innovative approach to senior schooling. The role is from 14 July 2025 until 19 September 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Redbank Plains State High School

We are a school committed to maximising student outcomes in a safe and supportive learning environment, developing the students' abilities in academic, cultural and sporting areas while enhancing their social skills so they can interact effectively at school and succeed as part of the wider community. We seek to develop optimistic, dynamic young people who have positive values and a commitment to the good of society and the environment.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Principal and leadership team to drive the strategic direction of the school in alignment with the Annual Implementation Plan and systemic priorities. Support the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance teaching and learning, staff capability, and school performance.
• Relational Leadership: Build and sustain positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community.
• Promote a school culture that is inclusive, respectful, and focused on student wellbeing and engagement.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.

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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

• MSR642766_25T - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants