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Applications are warmly invited for the position of Deputy Principal at St John's Lutheran School Kingaroy.

School Overview

St John’s Lutheran School is a co-educational day school and a highly regarded educational institution located in Kingaroy, Queensland. Operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District, the school has an enrolment of approximately 720 students from Prep to Year 12.
Situated less than three hours northwest of Brisbane and 2.5 hours west of the Sunshine Coast, Kingaroy is a thriving township boasting a diverse range of industries, from agriculture to mining.

The Opportunity

The Deputy Principal supports the Principal in ensuring quality teaching and learning within a Christian context. Working collaboratively with the Director of Secondary, Director of Primary, and the Pastoral Care and Learning Support teams, the Deputy Principal upholds the school’s mission and values.

The Deputy Principal will have significant responsibility for leading and cultivating a positive culture, particularly within the secondary sector. The role is relational, administrative, and community-oriented, with the possibility of some teaching duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Administration and Leadership
- Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
- Pastoral Care




- Timetable and Organisation

Essential Qualifications and Experience

- Be registered, or be eligible for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers.
- Be accredited, or be willing and eligible to gain accreditation, through Lutheran Education Australia.
- Demonstrate a strong personal Christian faith, evidenced by active involvement in a Christian community.
- Hold current First Aid qualifications, or be willing to obtain them.
- Have completed, or be willing to undertake, Lutheran Education Australia’s Leadership Development Program (LDP).

Key Competencies

- A high level of communication and interpersonal skills in working with students, parents, and staff.
- An ability to collaborate with all stakeholders within the school community.
- Strong leadership and management capabilities, including the ability to engage and mentor staff.
- The capacity to make complex decisions with appropriate consultation.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, school management systems, and other relevant software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Terms of Appointment

The Deputy Principal is a five-year tenured leadership position, reporting directly to the Principal. The role is expected to commence in Term 1, 2027.
Applications close: Friday 18 September, 2026

Child Safety Commitment

St John’s Lutheran School is a Child Safe environment with zero tolerance for child abuse. It is a condition of employment that all employees comply with the School’s Child Protection policies and procedures.

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📌 Deputy Principal – St John’s Lutheran School Kingaroy
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