Deputy Principal - Glenala State High School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Glenala State High School in Brisbane is seeking a highly capable leader to drive student outcomes and school improvement. You will support the Principal, deputise when required, promote ethical leadership, and build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

You will lead strategic planning, oversee staff development, ensure policy compliance, and manage resources effectively while sustaining an inclusive, high-expectations culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified with mandatory registration as a principal or eligible for it.
• Demonstrated experience in leading school improvement and developing staff.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's vision and drive improvement.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Promote ethical leadership, inclusion and high expectations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational leadership

Staff development

Partnership building

Education

Masters in Education Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Education management systems

Job description

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 descriptionWe 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 [phone]Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.