Join the leadership team at Albany Creek State High School and help foster a culture of belonging and connection, where every young person is encouraged to achieve their personal best within a supportive and inclusive school environment. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Creativity, Courage, and Contribution, we are seeking a Deputy Principal to join us on a temporary basis. This opportunity is ideal for a strategic leader with strong curriculum expertise, who is ready to contribute to a values-led school community and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

If you are passionate about education and leadership, apply now and be part of our inspiring journey.

Job details

 This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.  

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. This starts with recruitment and selection. 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.  

About the School 

Located just 15 kilometres north of Brisbane, Albany Creek State High School is a preferred choice for local families, where every student experiences a strong sense of belonging and is supported to thrive academically, socially, and personally. The school actively promotes student engagement and quality learning, guided by the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan: Inclusive Culture, Connected Community, Outstanding Futures. With a focus on responsive teaching, fostering strong identity and belonging, and creating the conditions for success, Albany Creek State High School is committed to ensuring both learners and staff achieve their full potential. 

Your Responsibilities 

As Deputy Principal, you will lead the strategic area of curriculum implementation and hold line management responsibility for Year 7, Mathematics and English.

You will collaborate as part of the executive team to:

• Shape strategic direction and school operations
• Lead initiatives that improve student learning and engagement
• Build staff capability and foster high expectations
• Strengthen whole-school inclusion practices and drive improvement priorities 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

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

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.

• MNR658849_25E - Role Description (PDF, 180KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants