Join Gordonvale State School as Deputy Principal (Engagement)and play a key role within our Executive Leadership Team and thriving school community on the southside of Cairns. With a strong staff and community culture of driving excellence in teaching and learning, through a commitment to high expectations, quality teaching and responsive, inclusive adjustments and supports, a collaborative, solutions focused approach is a must in order to ensure equitable outcomes where every student can reach their full potential. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Gordonvale State School has provided quality education to the students of Gordonvale for in excess of 100 years. The school has a long tradition of excellence in academic achievement, sport, the arts and community engagement.

Our school vision is centred on creating active and informed citizens for the 21st century. In order to achieve our vision we are growing a culture based upon a positive caring environment; high standards of work, behaviour and uniform; innovative and individualised learning pathways and high levels of student support.

Gordonvale State School is committed to achieving quality learning outcomes for all students. Our Prep to Year 6 curriculum is based on the mandated Australian Curriculum Guidelines. The school provides programs for extension of high achieving students, early intervention programs, literacy and reading intervention and special needs support.

About the Role:

As Deputy Principal, you will lead the Engagement Team (including Student Engagement Teacher and Officers) as well manage key portfolios for improvement including PBL / SEL, attendance, collaborative data conversations and community engagement.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Support the Principal in leading the school community to develop and implement a shared educational vision focused on achieving high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal when required, while upholding the role with integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical and values-based leadership.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and socially just school culture by setting high expectations for student achievement, staff performance, and wellbeing.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with parents, community organisations, government agencies, industry, and business to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes.
• Demonstrate strategic and future-focused leadership through effective resource management, knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, and ongoing professional learning and development.

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.

• FNR691055_26T - Role Description (PDF, 290KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants