Miami State School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic instructional leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning and student engagement, with responsibility for leading the school's Student Engagement portfolio.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis until 09 April 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Who we are:

Miami State School is a vibrant Prep to Year 6 school on the Gold Coast, recognised as a high-performing school with a reputation for excellence across academic achievement, sporting success and the performing arts. While we are a large school, we pride ourselves on maintaining a strong sense of connection and belonging, creating a welcoming environment with a genuine small-school feel. Our shared commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of teaching and learning, underpinned by a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on Explicit Instruction and evidence-based reading practices, we are dedicated to building the knowledge, skills and confidence of every student to achieve their full potential.

Your Opportunity:

Working collaboratively with staff, students, families and the wider community, the successful applicant will provide strategic leadership to strengthen student engagement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing while building teacher capability through evidence-informed instructional leadership. By embedding consistent, high-impact practices across the school, you will play a pivotal role in improving student achievement, enhancing engagement and delivering sustained whole-school improvement.  If you are a visionary, values-driven leader with the expertise to inspire others, build collective efficacy and achieve outstanding outcomes for every student, we encourage you to apply and join our high-performing leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership to develop and implement the school's vision, driving excellence in teaching, learning, student engagement and whole-school improvement.
• Lead the Student Engagement portfolio, embedding evidence-informed practices that strengthen attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and student achievement.
• Build teacher capability through high-quality instructional leadership, coaching and feedback to enhance classroom practice and student outcomes.
• Use student achievement, engagement and wellbeing data to inform strategic decision-making, targeted intervention and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support whole-school improvement priorities, ensuring consistent implementation of evidence-based practices and sustainable change.
• Foster an inclusive, high-expectation culture that promotes equity, belonging, wellbeing and success for every student.
• Build strong partnerships with families, external agencies and the wider community to improve engagement and educational outcomes.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership through strategic planning, effective communication, collaboration, organisational expertise and a commitment to continuous professional learning.
• Support the Principal in leading a positive, high-performing school culture that empowers staff, strengthens collective efficacy and delivers outstanding outcomes for students.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description - Key Capabilities 1 to 4 only; and
• 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Application Kit
  
  SER696331_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description