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Deputy Principal (Primary) - Bray Park State School
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact at Bray Park State School.
Join a dedicated school community and help shape a shared vision for learning, support high expectations and build strong partnerships that enable every student to succeed.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 3 /Deputy Principal |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MNR700178/26T |
| Closing date | 16-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 04 Oct 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Michael Hoey |
| Contact details | 07 3480 7311 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
About us:
Bray Park State School was established in 1973 and has a very proud history of successes ranging across many areas of school life.
The school caters for students from prep to year 6 in a warm, caring environment, where pride and achievement are valued and celebrated. At Bray Park State School your child will experience a varied and interesting curriculum with an atmosphere of family support and values.
Bray Park State School has a strong academic, sporting and cultural focus that is underpinned by our school vision - Believe! Achieve! Succeed! This is translated into classroom activities where students are encouraged to take on real responsibility and to become thoughtful, articulate and capable learners and leaders.
Your opportunity:
A workplace reform to temporarily convert 1.00 HOSES position to a 1.00 Deputy Principal position, for an initial period of 12 months, has been endorsed.
The purpose of this workplace reform is to create a leadership structure at Bray Park State School, with a model of 2 Deputy Principals (P-2 and 3-6), to provide effective support to teachers and students, including students with diverse learning needs and student behaviour support, in order to provide quality learning and teaching conditions and improved learning outcomes.
Candidates should articulate how their demonstrated leadership capability, skills and attributes can contribute to this leadership structure.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the Principal in establishing a shared vision for the school and promoting high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Act in the Principal's absence when required and demonstrate ethical, values-based leadership across the school community.
- Promote socially just practices and maintain high expectations for student and staff performance.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business, while maintaining a strategic and future-focused approach.
- Apply relevant legislation and policies to school operations and manage resources effectively to support the achievement of school goals.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MNR700178_26T Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
Role Description
