Deputy Principal - Sandgate District State High School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandgate District State High School in Brisbane's bayside community invites a collaborative leader to support the Principal in shaping a shared educational vision and achieving positive learning outcomes for all students. You will lead teaching and learning, develop staff capability, and promote inclusive practice within a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

This 12-month backfill role offers an opportunity to build partnerships with parents, government agencies and industry

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in school settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and social justice.
• Ability to use evidence and evaluation to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning and develop staff capability.
• Build collaborative relationships with parents, government agencies, community groups and industry.
• Apply a strategic, future-focused approach to school leadership within policy and legislation.
• Manage resources and ensure effective governance to achieve school goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Education leadership qualification

Job description

About our school:Sandgate District State High School is a thriving Independent Public School, proudly serving Brisbane's north-eastern bayside community since 1959.Our wonderful students, dedicated staff and supportive community are at the heart of our success. High expectations, effective systems and strong governance underpin our positive school culture and strong, continually improving student outcomes.Our vision: To cultivate a community of lifelong learners and leaders, committed to excellence, personal growth, and positively impacting our evolving world.Our mission, Expanding Horizons, and PRIDE values of Perseverance, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Excellence guide our commitment to developing lifelong learners and leaders.Students enjoy diverse opportunities through Excelsior, Music Excellence, Dance Excellence and the Athlete Development Program, enriched by university, industry and community partnerships. Specialised facilities and a laptop for every student in Years 7-12 support learning and future pathways.Your opportunity:Support the Principal in establishing and promoting a shared educational vision focused on achieving positive learning outcomes for all students, and act in the Principal's role when required.Demonstrate ethical, values-driven leadership and promote fairness and socially just practices throughout the school community.Maintain high expectations for student and staff performance while engaging in continuous learning and professional development.Build collaborative relationships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and business to support the school's educational vision.Apply a strategic, future-focused approach to school leadership, ensuring relevant legislation and policies are understood and resources are managed effectively to achieve school goals.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.About you:We are seeking a collaborative leader who will build on these strengths, demonstrating the ability to:Lead teaching and learning and develop staff capability.Use evidence and evaluation to guide continued improvement.Build trust through strong interpersonal skills, communication and collaboration.Lead inclusive practice and coordinate effective student support.Strengthen school culture, student belonging and engagement.The duration of this position is for 12 months backfilling someone who is relieving at another school and has a very strong chance of being extended beyond 12 months. Please contact Principal for a copy of the current role description and 2026-2029 Strategic Plan.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.