An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and dynamic educator to join the leadership team as a Deputy Principal at Dalby State High School.

The successful applicant will develop the quality of teaching and learning nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

Come and join us at Dalby State High School; a proud Queensland State School.

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:

Dalby State High School is recognised as one of Queensland's most innovative and progressive secondary schools.

This reputation comes from a stimulating, well-ordered, safe and supportive environment, with a dynamic curriculum that produces quality student outcomes.

Staff at both of the school's campuses (Nicholson & Bunya) work closely together to deliver a unique learning experience to all students.

Dalby State High School prides itself on key signature programs including the Apollo Program of Academies for high achievers,

Our school vision is ‘Creating the Future; every student, every day'.

This vision is enacted through the school values of Positive Relationships, Student Diversity, Multiple Pathways and Teacher Excellence.

These values are reflected in all student relationships with the school, their family, the community and the environment.

Our ethos and enrolment numbers allow every student to participate, contribute and be involved.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Work collaboratively with the Principal to lead the strategic, operational, and instructional direction of the school.
• Support the implementation of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan, contributing to whole school improvement priorities.
• Act as the Principal when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and effective decision making.
• Provide professional advice and support to the Principal on student achievement, engagement, attendance, wellbeing, staff capability, and school improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support high quality teaching, learning, assessment, and moderation practices across the school, using evidence based and data informed approaches to improve outcomes.
• Drive improved student achievement, behaviour, engagement, attendance, and wellbeing through targeted strategies and whole school systems.
• Provide line management and leadership for Heads of Department, Heads of Year, year level teams, or specialist staff as allocated.
• Build staff capability through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and targeted professional learning aligned to school priorities
• Support effective school operations, including timetabling, resource allocation, rostering, and daily organisational management.

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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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
  
  DSR684578_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description