Pacific Pines State High School is a rapidly growing and welcoming school that values strong relationships between staff, parents, and students, which form the foundation of our teaching and learning practices and contribute to a positive and supportive school culture. We are seeking an experienced, strategic and student-focused Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. This role provides a significant opportunity to influence whole-school improvement, drive quality teaching and learning, and strengthen community confidence through visible and values-based leadership.

Job details

About the School
At Pacific Pines State High School, we instil a sense of personal and collective integrity in our students which will serve them well throughout their lives. In conjunction with our families, we nurture our students with a sense of purpose and a clear set of behavioural standards and lifelong values.

About the Role:

As Deputy Principal, you will work in close collaboration with the Principal to lead school improvement and deliver enhanced educational outcomes for all students. You will play a critical role in shaping a shared vision for excellence, fostering a culture of high expectations, and ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day operations.
This position requires a future-focused leader who can balance strategic oversight with operational effectiveness, while maintaining a strong presence within the school community.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support the Principal to lead the school community in developing, articulating and embedding a shared educational vision focused on high-quality outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.
• Lead initiatives that improve teaching quality, student engagement and academic achievement.
• Build and sustain productive partnerships with students, staff, parents, community groups, industry and external agencies.
• Model and promote ethical, values-based leadership and socially just practices across all aspects of school life.
• Set and maintain high standards for staff and student performance, aligned to departmental expectations.
• Use strategic thinking and data-informed decision-making to drive continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and system priorities impacting schooling.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and leadership development.

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 previous work history); and
• A 2-pg 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.

• SER687087_26P - Role Description (PDF, 251KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants