Are you an experienced and enthusiastic educational leader with a passion for the early years?

Do you understand the critical importance of the foundation years in shaping lifelong learning?

We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Principal to join our leadership team and lead excellence in Prep to Year 3, while strengthening connections with our local early childhood network.

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:

At Miami State School, we are proud of our welcoming, community-focused culture. We prioritise inclusion, individualised support, and high-quality teaching to ensure every student achieves strong academic and personal outcomes.

Our school values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, and we are committed to creating a seamless transition for children entering school through meaningful engagement with local kindergartens and early learning providers.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As Deputy Principal, you will work in close partnership with the Principal to lead school improvement, with a specific focus on early years education.

You will play a key role in:

• Driving early years pedagogy and continuity (Prep-Year 3)
• Strengthening transition pathways through partnerships with local kindy networks
• Building a strong culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high expectation
• Building staff capability in multi tiered systems of support

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve educational outcomes for all students, with a focus on early years learners
• Instructional leadership of quality teaching and learning practices
• Foster strong, positive relationships between students, staff, families, and community stakeholders
• Model ethical, values-based leadership aligned with the Deputy Principal role
• Embed socially just and inclusive practices across the school
• Set and maintain high standards for student achievement and staff performance
• Lead strategic, future-focused initiatives aligned with school priorities
• Manage resources effectively to achieve school goals
• Drive improvement through evidence-based practices and data literacy

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 written statement in response to 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
  
  SER685265_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description