Everton Park State High School is seeking a Deputy Principal to join a high performing team for the remainder of 2026 in a temporary full-time capacity. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership across curriculum, pedagogy with a focus on wellbeing, engagement and belonging. They will be responsible for leading Years 7 and 8.

Job details

Who we are:

What makes Everton Park State High School special is our engaged students, enthusiastic staff, connections with the community, partnerships with parents and our commitment to “Creating a Bright Future” for every student. Our values of 'Be Responsible', 'Be Respectful and 'Be Your Best' capture the essence of what our school is about.

Our students are given the best educational opportunity to excel in either an academic or vocational pathway as the school boasts exceptional teachers who are committed to providing teaching and learning strategies to individualise learning for students. We have a very picturesque setting with modern facilities to accommodate our students. The size of the school means we can provide a wide range of learning opportunities without compromising on quality and care.

About the Role:

As Deputy Principal, you will:

• Leading the strategic vision for inclusion across the school, relevant to the schools context.
• Leading belonging, engagement and wellbeing, and supporting and developing middle leaders through instructional leadership.
• Reviewing and refining whole school MTSS.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support the Principal in leading the school community to develop and commit to a shared vision focused on high-quality learning outcomes for all students, and deputise when required.
• Model ethical, values-based leadership while embedding socially just practices across all aspects of school life.
• Maintain high expectations for both student achievement and staff performance.
• Engage in continuous professional learning and contribute to a culture of lifelong development.
• Build strong partnerships and manage resources strategically, with an understanding of relevant legislation and policies, to achieve school goals and future-focused outcomes.

The ideal application will:

• Have a demonstrated passion for leading improved outcomes for students in engagement, wellbeing and belonging.
• Demonstrate experience implementing wellbeing frameworks.
• Expand student and staff leadership, voice and recognition.
• Lead through an instructional leadership lens.
• Be able to work and lead within a dynamic team, valuing collective leadership and accountability.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

• MNR686109_26T - Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants