Gladstone West State School is seeking a dynamic and visionary Deputy Principal to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving excellence in teaching, learning, and student achievement. Working closely with the Principal, the successful applicant will provide strategic leadership across curriculum, student wellbeing, staff development, and school improvement initiatives while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing school culture. If you are a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven leader with a passion for educational excellence and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our school community.

Job details

About Us:

At Gladstone West State School, you will see a shared and acknowledged commitment in all aspects of teaching and learning, with a strong focus on Reading. This is evident through staff and student active engagement, positivity, unity, 'whatever it takes' attitude and school pride.

Gladstone West State School is a big school with a small school feel where 'everyone knows your name'. Our school services the needs of a vibrantly diverse enrolment catchment poised between the industrial, retail and university precincts of the large Central Queensland township of Gladstone.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide strategic leadership alongside the Principal to develop, communicate, and implement a shared vision that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, student achievement, and continuous school improvement.
• Support the effective leadership and day-to-day management of the school, including deputising for the Principal when required, while modelling ethical, values-based leadership and high professional standards.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and socially just school culture by setting high expectations for staff and students and promoting wellbeing, equity, and positive educational outcomes for all learners.
• Build and strengthen collaborative partnerships with parents, carers, government agencies, industry, business, and the wider community to enhance opportunities and outcomes for students.
• Ensure effective governance and strategic management by applying relevant legislation and departmental policies, leading future-focused initiatives, managing resources responsibly, and engaging in ongoing professional learning to support school priorities.

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 work history); and
• A 2-page 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.

• CQR694296_26T - Role Description (PDF, 268KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants