We are seeking a experienced, collaborative, and future-focused Deputy Principal to join our leadership team and help shape a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement across our school. The role requires a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, a strong understanding of contemporary educational practice, and the ability to build productive partnerships with staff, families, and the wider community. If you are a values-driven leader with a commitment to innovation, equity, and achieving outstanding educational outcomes, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact on our school community.

Job details

About Us:

At Collingwood Park State School, we are proud to offer a high-quality education for every child from Prep to Year 6 in a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment. We are a community where every student is valued, welcomed, and supported to reach their full potential.

Our curriculum is designed to challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, be creative, reflect thoughtfully, and understand the world around them. We embrace the diversity of our student body and encourage students to become both independent and collaborative learners.

Strong partnerships with parents, carers, and our local community are central to our success. We collaborate with early childhood providers for a smooth transition into Prep and maintain strong ties with local high schools to support a seamless move to secondary education.

We are proud to be the hub of our community. Welcome to Collingwood Park State School—a place where every child belongs and every child shines.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide strategic leadership alongside the Principal to develop, communicate, and implement a shared vision that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, student achievement, and continuous school improvement.
• Support the effective leadership and day-to-day management of the school, including deputising for the Principal when required, while modelling ethical, values-based leadership and high professional standards.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and socially just school culture by setting high expectations for staff and students and promoting wellbeing, equity, and positive educational outcomes for all learners.
• Build and strengthen collaborative partnerships with parents, carers, government agencies, industry, business, and the wider community to enhance opportunities and outcomes for students.
• Ensure effective governance and strategic management by applying relevant legislation and departmental policies, leading future-focused initiatives, managing resources responsibly, and engaging in ongoing professional learning to support school priorities.

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-page 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. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR694324_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description