Robina State High School is seeking a high-performing Deputy Principal to lead Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, with strategic responsibility for the Senior Phase of Learning.

This executive role is suited to an instructional leader who can align curriculum, pedagogy, and senior schooling systems to strengthen senior pathways, drive whole-school improvement, and lift consistency, equity, and outcomes across the school.

Job details

About the Department 

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Who We Are

Robina State High School is a diverse and high-potential school community, united by a clear improvement agenda and a strong culture of learning.
Our strategic direction is focused on:

• High-impact teaching and learning
• Curriculum coherence and pedagogical consistency
• Strong senior pathways and post-school transitions

Calm, inclusive and high-expectations learning environments
Robina is entering an important phase of growth and renewal, guided by a four-year strategic plan aligned to explicit improvement priorities.

About the Role

The Deputy Principal wil look after the Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (Senior Schooling) of our school and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and works closely with the Principal, Deputy Principals and Heads of Department to lead whole-school improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Curriculum, Pedagogy & Instructional Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation and quality assurance of whole-school curriculum and assessment.
• Drive consistent, evidence-based pedagogical practice aligned to the Australian Curriculum v9.
• Build teacher capability through professional learning, coaching, moderation and feedback.
• Use data to monitor impact, target priority cohorts and improve equity and outcomes.
  Senior Schooling & Pathways
• Provide strategic leadership of the Senior Phase of Learning (Years 10-12).
• Oversee senior curriculum coherence, subject viability and QCE outcomes.
• Strengthen SET planning, pathway clarity and post-school transitions.
• Ensure senior schooling systems and compliance are managed with precision and integrity.

Leadership & Culture

• Uphold the deputy principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral activity.
• Model calm, relational and visible leadership.
• Embed inclusive and socially just practices in daily school life.
• Deputise for the Principal when required and contribute to whole-school leadership.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has demonstrated success in instructional leadership and senior schooling
• Understands how curriculum, pedagogy and wellbeing intersect to improve outcomes
• Leads with clarity, warmth and high expectations
• Builds strong, professional relationships
• Is organised, systems-minded and growth-focused

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 (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• 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. 

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.

• SER676974_26T - Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants