Mabel Park State High School is seeking a Deputy Principal - Senior Schooling, Teaching & Learning to join our Executive Team.

This strategic leadership role focuses on improving student outcomes, driving excellence in teaching and learning, and fostering strong partnerships with students, staff, families and the wider community.

If you are an enthusiastic and values-driven leader who shares our vision, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

This is a temporary full-time position until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About Us:

Mabel Park State High School prides itself on educating boys and girls within the Logan City community. This is expressed both in terms of our student's academic results and their development as lifelong learners.

We are proud of our diverse community, embracing the 71 cultures represented across our school and united by a commitment to inclusion, connection and belonging. 

We know that we prepare our students well for a future in a complex, challenging world which is constantly changing and evolving. As this process of change occurs our staff continues to innovate and remain at the forefront of proven and effective teaching and learning practices.

Students at Mabel Park also learn beyond the walls of the classroom. Extra-curricular activities include sport, art, drama and a vast variety of activities which will be organised and supervised during lunchtimes by staff who have volunteered to do those activities.

About the Role:

As the Deputy Principal - Senior Schooling, Teaching & Learning, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership by supporting the Principal to develop and implement a shared educational vision that promotes excellence, equity, and high-quality learning outcomes for all students, while deputising for the Principal when required.
• Model ethical and inclusive leadership by upholding the values of the deputy principalship, embedding socially just practices, and fostering a culture of high expectations for student achievement, staff performance, and wellbeing.
• Build a collaborative school community by developing strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry, and business to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and effective governance by leading future-focused initiatives, engaging in ongoing professional learning, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and departmental priorities.
• Manage resources for organisational success by effectively planning and overseeing human, financial, curriculum, and physical resources to achieve strategic goals and support continuous school improvement.

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 work history); and
• A 2-page written statement in response to the Key Capabilities 1 to 4. 

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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER696808_26T - Role Decription (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description