Lead teaching and learning excellence at Yugumbir State School as Deputy Principal (Primary).

In this key leadership role, you will drive curriculum improvement, build staff capability, and foster a culture of high expectations where every student can succeed.

Apply now to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and inclusive school community.

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:

Yugumbir State School is a large, inclusive Prep to Year 6 school in Regents Park with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, student wellbeing and positive relationships.

Guided by its motto, Each to Succeed, the school values collaboration with families and the community while fostering a culture of high expectations where every student is supported to achieve success.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead the implementation of the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and QCARF across Years 5-6, ensuring alignment of curriculum, assessment and reporting through evidence-informed teaching, moderation, collaborative planning and data-driven improvement.
• Build teacher capability through instructional coaching, mentoring and professional learning to strengthen consistent, high-quality pedagogical practices and improve student achievement.
• Assist the Principal in leading school improvement priorities, strategic planning and change initiatives, fostering a culture of high expectations, equity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyse student achievement and wellbeing data to inform targeted intervention, extension, differentiation and support for students with diverse learning and wellbeing needs.
• Lead student wellbeing, engagement and behaviour initiatives, promoting inclusive practices that maximise participation, success and positive outcomes for all students.
• Coordinate the Year 6 transition to secondary school by building partnerships with local high schools, leading transition planning, orientation activities, parent engagement and support for students requiring additional planning.
• Design and lead the Year 5 Aspiring Leaders Program, developing leadership capability through mentoring, student voice, authentic leadership opportunities and community engagement.
• Lead the Yugumbir JETS program, fostering leadership, cultural pride, educational engagement and aspirations for future learning and career pathways.
• Build strong partnerships with students, staff, families, secondary schools and community stakeholders while modelling ethical leadership aligned with the Queensland Department of Education's values and expectations.
• Demonstrate strong instructional leadership, curriculum expertise, data literacy, organisational skills, effective communication, strategic planning and a commitment to equity, excellence and continuous professional learning.

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 response to the How you will be assessedsection 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER695791_26T Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description