About Us:
Hughenden State School was established in 1880 and is a P-12 campus in the Longreach District. It is situated 380 km west of Townsville and 320 km north of Longreach, where the district office is sited. Hughenden is the main centre of the Flinders Shire which covers an area of 41 632 sq. km. Sheep, cattle and grazing are the main industries in the shire, with Queensland Rail, Shire Council and local businesses the major employers.
Hughenden State School is committed to providing every child with a balanced education in a supportive workplace.
We value home, school and community partnerships which help us ensure achievement of the best possible social and academic outcomes for your child.
Working together we can achieve commendable outcomes for our students that are the foundation for lifelong success. We hope your association with our school will be a very positive one and that you will celebrate with us the many joys and achievements of our students and staff.
About the Role: * This role may include up to a 0.5 teaching load dependent of staffing allocations. * Remote area benefits including subsidised housing. * Supportive colleagues and welcoming school and community. * Outback lifestyle. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Educational Leadership: Support the Principal in developing and implementing a shared educational vision focused on high-quality learning outcomes for every student, while deputising for the Principal when required. * Ethical and Inclusive Leadership: Demonstrate values-based,



ethical leadership and embed socially just, inclusive practices across all aspects of school life. * High Expectations and Professional Growth: Set high standards for student and staff performance while actively engaging in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development. * Strategic Partnerships and Future Focus: Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business, while maintaining a strategic and future-oriented approach to school improvement. * Governance and Resource Management: Apply relevant legislation and education policies, and effectively manage people, resources and priorities to achieve school goals and improve outcomes. Applicants with a Senior English teaching background or currency are encouraged to apply.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How to apply: * Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and * A 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

📌 Deputy Principal - Secondary - Hughenden State School (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland