Foxwell State Secondary College is committed to inspiring a love of learning and empowering students to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Principal to join our leadership team and contribute to our pursuit of success for Foxwell Learners.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

Foxwell State Secondary College foster a supportive, high-achieving, inclusive and welcoming College Culture to establish a strong foundation for learning outcomes.

At Foxwell State Secondary College, we believe that every one of our Foxwell learners carries the ability to achieve and become anything they aspire to be.

We are a modern, future-focused college that proudly places students at the heart of everything we do. Our belief in the potential of every learner drives a culture of high expectations, deep engagement, and meaningful relationships.

We are united by the shared understanding that we are all Foxwell learners - staff, students, and community alike.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Provide strategic leadership to support the school's vision and drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student wellbeing.
• Working in partnership with the Principal, you will lead staff performance, curriculum implementation, and inclusive practices, while building strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community to foster a safe and high-performing school environment.
• Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a Queensland state school or similar context
• Strong instructional leadership aligned to the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements
• Proven ability to lead staff performance, coaching, and professional learning
• Strong understanding of Inclusive Education, student wellbeing, and behaviour support frameworks
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Highly developed communication and collaboration skills
• Experience leading whole-school improvement agendas or Strategic Plan initiatives
• Operational leadership experience
• Experience leading wellbeing, engagement, or inclusion portfolios

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER676689_26T Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description