Kingaroy State High School is seeking a dynamic Deputy Principal of Belonging and Engagement to lead strategic initiatives that foster connection, strengthen student well-being, and promote a positive school culture.

This role offers the chance to collaborate with staff, students, and the wider community to drive continuous improvement and support student success.

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

Job details

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

About the Department 

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.  

About Us:

We are an exceptional educational institution that provides a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment for students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our focus on student achievement, wellbeing, engagement, culture and inclusion.

At Kingaroy State High School, we understand that every student is unique and has different learning needs. Our experienced and dedicated teaching staff work closely with each student to provide them with the best possible learning opportunities, catering to their individual strengths and needs.

About the Role:

The Deputy Principal of Belonging and Engagement will lead strategic initiatives to enhance student well-being, engagement, and achievement. Key responsibilities include:

• Building staff capability to connect curriculum intent with pedagogical practices to engage all learners effectively.
• Collaboratively developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs, such as PBL and Berry Street, to support well-being and engagement for students and staff.
• Monitoring and tracking attendance, behaviour, and achievement data for junior secondary cohorts to inform targeted interventions.
• Leading and managing Heads of Department and Engagement Support Staff to ensure alignment between pedagogy and curriculum plans, while supporting consistent implementation of the school's pedagogical approach, including PBL, indigenous perspectives, Classroom Profiling, ESCM, and Pedagogical practices.

The role also involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth through:

• Support the school's collegial engagement framework and setting personal goals (SPG).
• Leading Junior School student data analysis to achieve key performance targets, including attendance, academic outcomes, and behaviour.
• Managing student engagement initiatives, such as Tier 3 behaviour management, the Student Engagement Centre, while ensuring consistent application of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Lead and facilitate school transition processes within the junior school

Interested? 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 (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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. 

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.

• DSR676401_26E - Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants