We have a great opportunity for an experienced Deputy Principal to join our dynamic Executive team at Glenala State High School.

If you are looking for a change of scenery and an opportunity to lead key strategic agendas in line with the school's improvement agenda, then this is the role for you.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience and be able to shape strategy, drive improvement, and lead key areas including Senior Schooling and academic pathways for students including managing the trade skills centre. We are also prepared to adapt the role to specific skill sets of the candidate.

This temporary full-time position is for 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About us:

Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, through a variety of innovative pathways. The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school. Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and modern, well maintained and equipped classrooms. We have an enrolment of over 1250 students in 2027 and 200 staff work at the school.  At Glenala State High School our vision and motto 'Believe and achieve' guide our future direction.  We have high expectations of our students in behaviour, effort and academic progress and aim to innovate the curriculum to meet individual learner needs.

Your opportunity:

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Support the Principal in leading the school's vision and improving student outcomes.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Promote ethical leadership, inclusion and high expectations.
• Lead and support staff development and performance.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
• Drive strategic planning and school improvement.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Manage school resources effectively.

Please refer to 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.

Contact Name: Michelle Snell, Principal (07) 3877 4222
Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

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.

• MSR704889_26T - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants