Ascot State School is seeking a Deputy Principal to provide strong instructional and operational leadership, working across the school to support high-quality teaching, student achievement, and consistent whole-school practices within a high-performing primary setting.

Apply now to join a committed leadership team focused on delivering excellence and continuous improvement for every student.

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:

Our school is a high achieving expectations school in inner Brisbane. 

Our motto with the students is "Bright Futures, Endless Possibilities which couples nicely with our philosophy - as we embrace 'high expectations with heart'.   

We have a strong focus this year on Belonging and Engagement as we reframe our values and beliefs to and work towards achieving this over the coming years.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The position is to support year 3-6 students and to lead our 3-6 teaching teams and the specialist staff, developing the capability of the staff in realising our school vision through effective data analysis conversations and choosing best pedagogies to increase the % of students achieving A&B.

Another strong element of the role is to grow and deepen our school culture - support staff and students in developing a stronger sense of internal control psychology (intrinsic motivation- Choice Theory) and aligning school systems to match this underlying philosophy.

You would also be responsible for leading the Maths Driving Team, and our cluster M in SteM project. Additionally experience in BYOD iPads would be an advantage to support our Yr 3-6 classes who have begun BYOD this year.

Strong knowledge of curriculum teaching and learning, including Visible teaching models would be appreciated.

The Annual Improvement Plan for 2026 and the School Review Executive Summary (2025) are available on the school website.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

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
  
  MNR687055_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description