Bwgcolman Community School is inviting applications for 2 x Deputy Principal positions for 2027. Each of these exciting leadership opportunities are for exceptional educators who want to make a meaningful and lasting impact across the Bwgcolman Community School.

You will help shape whole-school improvement, build staff capability, strengthen community partnerships and contribute to positive outcomes for every student from kindergarten through to Year 12. Joining Bwgcolman Community School means embracing a rewarding professional challenge within a welcoming island community, where collaboration, innovation and cultural respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Note the Kindy-Year 2 role is offered on a temporary full-time basis starting Term 1 2027 until 03 Dec 2027, unless otherwise determined, and the Years 7-12 role is offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Job details

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About the school

Bwgcolman Community School is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 12 Partnership Initiative (PI) school located on beautiful Palm Island, just 65 kilometres north-northwest of Townsville within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. With approximately 370 students across State Delivered Kindergarten, primary and secondary phases of learning, our school is deeply committed to ensuring every young person experiences success through high expectations, strong relationships and culturally responsive practice.

As a Partnership Initiative school, Bwgcolman Community School receives targeted support and resourcing to deliver locally responsive, flexible and innovative approaches that are co-designed with community. We work in genuine partnership with families, Elders, community organisations, universities and the Department of Education to create learning experiences that honour the rich history, culture and aspirations of the Bwgcolman people while preparing students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our improvement agenda is centred on excellence in teaching and learning, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, student engagement and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). We believe every student can succeed when high-quality teaching is paired with consistent expectations, targeted support and a culture where respect, responsibility and safety are lived every day.

The roles:

• Temporary Full-time from 21 January 2027 until 03 December 2027 unless otherwise determined - Deputy Principal (Kindy-Year 2): Leadership and oversight of the early years, with a particular focus on quality teaching and learning, student achievement, engagement and transitions.

• Permanent Full-time - Deputy Principal (Years 7-12): Leadership and oversight of the secondary school, with a focus on educational achievement, student engagement, senior schooling and pathways.

To be successful in either of these roles, you will:

• Lead a high-performing team to deliver strong educational and wellbeing outcomes for Palm Island students.
• Demonstrate strategic, empathetic leadership in a complex and dynamic context.
• Strengthen cultural identity and build cultural capability across staff and leadership practice.
• Develop staff capability and foster strong, enduring community partnerships.
• Collaborate with community and external agencies to co-design solutions aligned with our Brighter Futures priorities.

Professional, financial and personal benefits, including:

• A competitive remuneration package, along with eligibility for an annual retention bonus and additional benefits such as locality allowance and discretionary leave pending the duration of your time here.
• Accommodation support through subsidised departmental housing, relocation assistance, and travel and location benefits for partners and/or dependents.
• Access to a strong professional network of school leaders and regional advisors, along with ongoing local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities.

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' or 'Competencies' section of the attached role description. 
• Please nominate which of the 2 positions you are applying for, or if you are applying for both.
• 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR704873_26P Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description