Deputy Principal - Glenala State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenala State High School in Durack, QLD, operated by the Queensland Department of Education, invites applications for the Deputy Principal role to support the school's vision and improve student outcomes.

The successful candidate will deputise for the Principal, promote ethical leadership and inclusion, and lead staff development and school improvement, while building strong partnerships with families and the community and ensuring policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Deputy Principal - Glenala State High School

Queensland Department of Education – Durack QLD

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.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.