Chinchilla State School is seeking a high-performing Deputy Principal to support strategic leadership, strengthen teaching and learning and foster a positive, inclusive culture for learning.

The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with staff, students and the community to drive continuous improvement and deliver strong educational outcomes.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

Welcome to Chinchilla State School. Our school is a vibrant and prosperous learning community that has been on a remarkable journey of growth and improvement over recent years.

At Chinchilla State School, our motto “Play the Game” guides everything we do. It represents our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and resilience—qualities that help every student strive for personal excellence while feeling connected, valued, and supported.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead and support assigned year level cohorts in curriculum development and understanding, teaching and learning strategies to improve engagement and achievement in learning.
• Lead school engagement team in designing and developing whole school strategies for effective teaching and learning to contribute to a positive learning culture.
• Lead WHS processes relevant to student engagement and staff responsibilities.
• Lead Positive Behaviour for Learning and Effective Classroom Practices to improve student engagement in learning.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Assist the school's strategic team to lead the school community to enact and commit to the school's shared educational vision focussed on students learning to the best of their abilities and foster the school's motto of play the game.

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR676098_26T Role Description (PDF, 203KB)
  Role Description