Glenana State High School have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join our team as a Deputy Principal.

The Deputy Principal works in partnership with the Principal to lead inclusive education practices across the school, with a focus on students with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D).

This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MSR703086/26T
Closing date 14-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Michelle SNELL
Contact details (07) 3877 4222
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About us:

Glenala State High School offers students the chance to excel academically, culturally, in service to others and on the sporting fields. The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school. Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and modern, well maintained and equipped classrooms.

Your opportunity:

The role ensures all students can access, participate and achieve in education through high-quality teaching, reasonable adjustments, and equitable access to all eight learning areas of the Australian Curriculum.



The Deputy Principal Inclusion provides case management for identified students, delivers instructional leadership to build staff capability in inclusive practice, and strategically resources support through the effective deployment of teacher aides to maximise student engagement, learning and wellbeing.

Please see the attached Role Description for a full list of responsibilities for this role.

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' or 'Competencies' 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.

Contact Name: Michelle SNELL, Principal (07) 3877 4222
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Role Description

Information Package for Applicants

📌 Deputy Principal - Special Education - Glenala State High School - Special Education Program (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane