Annandale State School is seeking a Permanent Deputy Principal to join our school’s leadership team, with a primary focus on leading our Prep to Year 2 cohort.

This role includes supporting student engagement and wellbeing, driving improved academic outcomes, and strengthening teacher capability in delivering the Australian Curriculum.

Apply now to join our dedicated leadership team and make a meaningful impact on student learning and success.

Job details

About us

Annandale State School is large primary school in Townsville, Queensland with an enrolment of approximately 750 students. Our school is a rich tapestry of cultures, with over 30 distinct backgrounds represented. This diversity creates a dynamic learning environment, where students develop an appreciation for inclusivity and community spirit.

At Annandale, education is a partnership. Working closely with families to foster a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment for our students is integral to the role of Deputy Principal. This collaborative approach is central to our “Annandale Attitude,” a set of desired dispositions supported through our core values—Be a Learner, Be Safe, Be Respectful—that guide our interactions and aspirations.

About the role

Our Deputy Principals lead teams of staff, including teachers, teacher aides and Heads of Department to facilitate the educational achievement, belonging and engagement needs of all students.

As the Deputy Principal, you will:

• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

The Deputy Principal reports to the school Principal.

Your role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

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 statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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. 

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
  
  NQR679128_26P - Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description