Rural School Leader: Deputy Principal

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

Job summary

Blackall State School in Central Western Queensland invites applications for a senior leadership role to drive instructional leadership across Prep-12 and strengthen reading outcomes.

You will work with a dedicated team to improve attendance, behaviour and engagement, build teacher capability through coaching, and strengthen partnerships with families and the community to support rural learners.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of effective instructional leadership and evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Capacity to lead improvement in student achievement, engagement, attendance and behaviour.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Instructional leadership: Lead and support the implementation of high-quality teaching practices across Prep-12.
• Student engagement and achievement: Drive initiatives to improve attendance, participation, behaviour and academic outcomes.
• Staff development and capability: Build a culture of professional growth through coaching and mentoring.
• Curriculum and assessment: Support curriculum planning, assessment quality and moderation.
• Student wellbeing and behaviour: Lead proactive approaches to student behaviour and inclusive wellbeing.
• Strategic improvement: Use data to evaluate progress and guide decisions.
• Community partnerships: Strengthen relationships with families and community partners.
• School operations: Contribute to staffing, resources and school procedures in a P-12 setting.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Change management

Inclusive education

Leadership experience

Education

Teaching qualification

Leadership qualification

Job description

Blackall State School in Central Western Queensland invites applications for a senior leadership role to drive instructional leadership across Prep-12 and strengthen reading outcomes.

You will work with a dedicated team to improve attendance, behaviour and engagement, build teacher capability through coaching, and strengthen partnerships with families and the community to support rural learners.