Kepnock State High School are seeking applications from enthusiastic educators to join the leadership team as Deputy Principal for Term 3, 2026.

This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 13 July 2026 until 18 September 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 13 July 2026 until 18 September 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the School

Kepnock State High School is an Independent Public School situated within Bundaberg's coastal strip offering a comprehensive curriculum that caters for the full range of students including those with tertiary aspirations, vocational training needs and general personal and employability skills and development.

Guided by our vision of a creative, confident and resilient community of learners prepared for the future, we recognise that students have diverse needs and require the skills to navigate new and changing situations. Learning opportunities are tailored to respond to these varied needs.

About the Role

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Partnering with the Principal to provide strategic, instructional and operational leadership for the school.
• Leading the implementation of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan, with a focus on student achievement, engagement and success.
• Providing instructional leadership to ensure high quality teaching, learning, assessment and moderation practices informed by evidence and data.
• Line managing Heads of Department (The Arts, Technologies and Tallon Engagement), supporting performance, coherence and accountability.
• Building staff capability through coaching, mentoring, feedback and targeted professional learning aligned to school and system priorities.
• Leading wellbeing, engagement and behaviour support strategies, including executive responsibility for Tallon House.
• Overseeing senior schooling pathways through effective Senior Education and Training Plan (SETP) processes, subject selection and transition planning.

Coordinating and providing executive oversight of key Term 3 priorities, including:

• 2027 timetabling and subject selection
• Year 10 subject selection processes, Subject Expo and SET planning
• Term 3 reporting processes
• Parent-Teacher Interviews

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 understand 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.
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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR688531_26T - Role Description (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description