North Rockhampton State High School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Principal - Middle School to join our dynamic leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and inclusive school community that caters for students from Years 7 to 12.

As Deputy Principal, you will play a pivotal role in leading school improvement initiatives, enhancing teaching and learning practices, and building strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Job details

About North Rockhampton State High School

North Rockhampton State High School, established in 1956, is a proudly co-educational secondary school located in Frenchville, Rockhampton. With a longstanding tradition of academic, cultural and sporting excellence, the school serves approximately 1,000 students from Years 7 to 12 in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Our school is recognised for its commitment to student achievement, wellbeing, and engagement, underpinned by strong values and community partnerships. We offer a broad curriculum that caters to diverse pathways, including academic extension, vocational education, school-based traineeships, and alternative programs. Students benefit from modern learning facilities, a dedicated Health Hub with a mock hospital ward, Trade Training Centre, Performing Arts Complex, and state-of-the-art sporting amenities.

North Rockhampton SHS is a school of opportunity, offering rich extracurricular programs in music, the arts, and sport. Our instrumental ensembles are well-regarded across the region, and we boast a history of strong representation at district, state and national levels in athletics and team sports.

We are proud of our heritage and the achievements of our alumni, which include Olympic athletes, professional sportspeople, entrepreneurs, and medical and media professionals.

Guided by our motto Fidem Praestare Memento ("Remember to Keep Faith"), North Rockhampton State High School is committed to nurturing capable, confident and caring young people who are ready to contribute positively to society.

About the Role

In addition to your whole-of-school responsiblities, you will have specific oversight of student management of Years 9 & 10, with a focus on behaviour, engagement, and attendance. Your role will be central in supporting students through the middle phase of schooling, building strong connections between curriculum, wellbeing and pathways.

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Proven leadership in curriculum, pedagogy and school improvement.
• Expertise in driving high-impact, data-informed teaching strategies.
• Ability to lead change, build team capacity, and foster a culture of excellence.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, wellbeing, and academic achievement.
• Build positive and productive partnerships with staff, students, parents and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to whole-school strategic planning and implementation.
• Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate a clear commitment to improving student outcomes, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment, and supporting staff to deliver high-quality education.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR638482_25P - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants