Job Description
Thornlands State School is seeking a dedicated and agile Deputy Principal of the Upper School (Years 4 - 6) to join our committed leadership team focused on delivering high-quality education and building a positive school culture. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December **** unless otherwise determined.
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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
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About Us
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Our school has a current enrolment of 780 students from Prep to Year 6. We have built a reputation as a caring, high achieving school, with excellent educational opportunities, including a quality curriculum which incorporates academic, social, cultural and sporting excellence, high behaviour expectations and a commitment to continuing improvement and lifelong learning. Thornlands State School focuses on growing the whole child, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Our school vision is 'Making Our Results Excellent' (M.O.R.E.), ensuring that every one of our students is achieving to their full potential.
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About The Role
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Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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Provide instructional leadership across the Upper School, drawing on strong curriculum knowledge and expertise in Literacy,



student engagement and inclusive practices to improve learning outcomes for all students.
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Lead the development and implementation of a shared vision for learning, working collaboratively with the Leadership Team and school community to establish high expectations for student achievement, staff performance and continuous improvement.
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Promote an inclusive and socially just school culture, advocating for the needs of all students and building positive partnerships with students, families, staff, agencies and community organisations.
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Provide strategic and future-focused leadership, contributing to whole-school planning, responding to emerging priorities, engaging in ongoing professional learning, and ensuring alignment with relevant policies, legislation and departmental requirements.
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Lead effective school operations and resource management, strategically managing staff, curriculum, financial and physical resources to achieve identified goals, while deputising for the Principal when required.
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We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Eoi - Deputy Principal - Thornlands State School (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland