EOI - Deputy Principal - Harlaxton State School
Queensland Department of Education – Darling Downs QLD
We are seeking an inspiring, strategic and highly collaborative Deputy Principal to provide exceptional educational and operational leadership and contribute to a strong culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement across the school. The successful applicant willwork closely with the Principal and leadership team to develop and implement a shared vision focused on high-quality learning outcomes, student wellbeing and staff development. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December ****, unless otherwise determined.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About us:
Harlaxton is a small school in a northern suburb of Toowoomba, the regional centre of the Darling Downs, 140km west of Brisbane. The school opened on September 2nd, **** and has strong partnerships with many local community organisations who support us economically and socially.
Harlaxton State School is a (PBL) 'Positive Behaviour for Learning' school. Our aim is to inspire students to succeed, foster high expectations and prepare them for positive participation within society.
Your opportunity:
To collaboratively develop and implement a proactive and preventative Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework at Harlaxton State School. This framework will integrate data-driven decision-making and evidence-based instructional practices to maximise student success. The approach will be strengths-based,



focusing on leveraging the unique abilities and potential of every student to foster academic, behavioural, and social-emotional growth.
Working within the Instructional Leadership Team model, assist the principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
Develop a Proactive and Preventative Framework
Establish a school-wide MTSS framework that supports all students through a tiered approach.
Focus on early identification and intervention to address academic, behavioural, and social-emotional needs.
Integrate Data and Instruction
Use data to inform decision-making, monitor student progress, and guide instructional practices.
Ensure that interventions are evidence-based and tailored to meet the diverse needs of students.
Foster a Strengths-Based Approach
Build on students' strengths and capabilities to promote engagement and success.
Create a positive and inclusive school culture that values diversity and supports well-being.
Collaborate with Staff
Engage staff in the co-design and implementation of the MTSS framework.
Provide career development to build staff capacity in delivering tiered supports.
Improve academic outcomes, enhance social-emotional skills, and reduce behavioural challenges.
Ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students, including those with diverse learning needs.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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📌 Eoi - Deputy Principal - Harlaxton State School (Toowoomba)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Toowoomba