Tannum Sands State High School is seeking a capable and committed Deputy Principal to join its executive leadership team. This permanent role is integral to maintaining high standards in school operations, student achievement and wellbeing, and delivering key improvement priorities.

Applicants will bring proven leadership experience in a secondary school context, with demonstrated ability to lead year-level teams, manage school systems, and implement improvement strategies aligned with departmental and school goals.

Located in a coastal regional community, the role offers the opportunity to lead in a well-established school while enjoying lifestyle balance and access to regional infrastructure.

Job details

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. 

Our School

Tannum Sands SHS maintains a strong focus on student achievement, wellbeing, and engagement. We uphold a safe, respectful and inclusive environment underpinned by our core values of respect, responsibility and excellence. We are seeking a Deputy Principal with demonstrated experience in managing the complexities of school operations, supporting curriculum and year-level teams, and leading targeted improvement strategies aligned with the school's strategic direction.

Key Outcomes  

You will demonstrate capability aligned with strategic goals:

• Provide operational leadership across assigned portfolios, including oversight of two year levels and curriculum or staff teams
• Monitor and implement systems and procedures to support the effective daily operation of the school
• Contribute to strategic planning and school-wide improvement aligned with state and departmental priorities
• Maintain high standards of legislative compliance and student management
• Work proactively with students, staff, families and community stakeholders to support engagement and positive outcomes
• Support the implementation of evidence-based teaching and learning practices

Your Responsibilities

You will demonstrate day-to-day leadership, systems, and engagement expectations.

• Lead within a large school context, quality-assure management systems, ensure compliance, and provide timely, accurate advice aligned with corporate and departmental standards.
• Apply strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and relational skills to engage proactively with students, staff, parents, and the broader school community.
• Contribute to the Executive Team's instructional and strategic leadership by ensuring operational efficiency, supporting a calm, well-ordered learning environment, and modelling teaching excellence and student engagement.

Ideal Applicant

You will demonstrate, through current substantive or recent acting experience:

• Credibility and the ability to build the professional capability of others.
• Leadership and contribution to school strategic planning and implementation.
• Support for innovation and professional practice that drives targeted, high-impact teaching and learning.
• Active participation in professional learning teams, feedback processes, and performance development.
• A consistent role in maintaining high standards in school operations and student management.

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

To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing the Key Capabilities from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR649525_25P - Role Description (PDF, 386KB)
  Role Description