Caloundra State High School is seeking a Deputy Principal to join our energetic and forward-thinking leadership team.

If you’re ready to inspire staff and students and help shape a thriving school community, apply now to make a difference!

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:

Caloundra State High School is a highly regarded, future-focused secondary school on the Sunshine Coast, with a proud history spanning more than 60 years and a strong reputation for community connection and student success.

Grounded in the core values of respect, integrity and kindness, the school fosters a safe, inclusive and high-expectations environment where every student is supported to achieve their personal best.

Recently recognised as a Queensland Department of Education Showcase Award-winning school for its “On Track for Success” initiative,

Caloundra State High School exemplifies a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-informed practice and collective responsibility for excellence in teaching and learning.

Recently recognised as a Queensland Department of Education Showcase Award-winning school for its "On Track for Success" initiative, Caloundra State High School exemplifies a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-informed practice and collective responsibility for excellence in teaching and learning.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

You will shape pathways for diverse learners, oversee teaching and assessment quality, foster community engagement, and provide pastoral care for an entire year cohort.

This role offers the chance to influence strategy, mentor staff, and guide students' academic and personal growth within a collaborative, award-winning school community.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work collaboratively with the Principal to lead the strategic, operational, and instructional direction of the school.
• Support the implementation of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan by driving whole-school improvement priorities, including assessment literate learners and key strategic initiatives aligned to student success.
• Lead and support high quality teaching, learning, assessment, and moderation practices across the school, using evidence based and data informed approaches to improve outcomes.
• Provide leadership of the Year 7 cohort and oversee effective transition pathways from local feeder primary schools.
• Lead strategic workforce planning, human resource management and timetable development to optimise staffing, structures and student outcomes.
• Provide line management and leadership for Heads of Department, Heads of Year, year level teams, or specialist staff as allocated.
• Build staff capability through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and targeted professional learning aligned to school priorities
• Act as the Principal when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and effective decision making.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR685898_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description