Are you passionate about empowering every student to succeed in their learning, wellbeing, and future pathways?

Rochedale South State School is seeking an experienced instructional leader to join our high-performing leadership team as a part-time Deputy Principal.

In this role, you will lead curriculum, teaching, and learning across the school, driving continuous improvement and positive outcomes for all students.

Apply now to lead with impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.4FTE), 20 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About the Department of Education:
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.

Who We Are:

Rochedale South State School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in a leafy suburban setting in Brisbane's south. The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students from Prep to Year 6. With a strong focus on academic achievement, wellbeing, and community partnerships, Rochedale South State School nurtures every child to reach their full potential through high-quality teaching and a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Deputy Principal, you will play a key role in advancing the Department's vision by leading initiatives that improve student outcomes, strengthen teaching practices, and foster a positive and inclusive school culture. Working alongside a committed and collaborative leadership team, you will help shape and implement the strategic direction of Rochedale South State School. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a high-performing school community that values student achievement, staff development, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

As a 0.4 Deputy Principal, your instructional leadership will include (but not limited to) sharing the following responsibilities:

• Leading our Prep - Year 2 cohorts - staff, students and families
• Planned and enacted Australian Curriculum with continued implementation of the P-6 RSSS Literacy Strategy
• Continued implementation of P-6 strategies for student engagement and belonging, including student agency and inquiry learning
• Set the conditions for collaboration to make evidence-informed teaching and learning decisions; capability development through targeted professional learning
• Establish systemic methods to collect evidence and monitor impact of student achievement

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. 

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page 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.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER665550_25T Role Description (PDF, 178KB)
  Role Description