Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact as Deputy Principal at Nanango State High School.

Join a dedicated leadership team committed to high expectations, quality teaching and positive outcomes for every student.

If you are an inspiring educational leader ready to support staff, engage the school community and help shape the future of students, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

About The Department Of Education

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About Us

Nanango State High School is an inclusive and connected learning community of approximately 500 students from Year 7 to Year 12, proudly serving families across the South Burnett. Guided by our commitment to "Every student achieving their full potential," we foster a culture of high expectations, belonging and chance, underpinned by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Effort.

Your Opportunity

The Deputy Principal - Senior Schooling plays a critical role in leading the school's senior secondary provision, ensuring students are supported to successfully attain their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA).

This role provides strategic leadership of senior schooling, including curriculum, assessment, case management and pathway planning, while working closely with students, families,



staff and external partners to remove barriers to achievement and engagement.

A key focus is ensuring every student leaves Nanango State High School with a meaningful and achievable pathway into further education, training, employment or other post-school destinations.

Through strong transition planning, individualised support and close monitoring of progress towards QCE/QCIA requirements, the Deputy Principal - Senior Schooling helps ensure students are well prepared for life beyond school.

Responsibilities Include

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.Deputise for the Principal when required.Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.Embed socially just practices in daily school life.Set high standards for student and staff performance.

Please view 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 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.

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Deputy Principal - Nanango State High School (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Bundaberg Central