Deputy Principal - Caboolture East State School

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Are you a passionate educational leader ready to make a meaningful contribution to a school community? As Deputy Principal, you will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to strengthen teaching andlearning, support staff and create an environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential.

You will provide strategic and instructional leadership, build strong relationships across the schoolcommunity and work collaboratively with teachers, students, families and stakeholders to support continuous improvement.

This is a temporary full-time (21 January 2027 to 10 December 2027, unlessotherwise determined) opportunity to bring your leadership experience, educational expertise and commitment to quality teaching and learning to a role where you can make a lasting difference to the school community.

About us:

Our school strives to provide opportunities for all our students to achieve their learning and personal development goals. We embark on this learning journey with a pledge to our community that students will be engaged in meaningful and rigorous work in our classrooms, combined with special events and activities, performing arts and sporting teams to encourage our students to be involved and connected to school!

Your opportunity:

Within this role you will work closely with the Principal and school team to develop, articulate and implement a shared educational vision focused on quality learning opportunities and outcomes for all students.

You will assist with the day-to-day management of the school and contribute to the implementation of school priorities, initiatives and improvement strategies.



You will work with teachers, students, families and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships, support effective practice and foster a positive school culture.

When required, you will deputise for the Principal, providing continuity in decision-making, school operations and the implementation of key priorities.

You will uphold the deputy principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral activity, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and sound judgement in your interactions and decision-making. You will also embed socially just practices into daily school life, promoting fairness, respect and equitable opportunities for students and staff.

Establishing and maintaining high standards for student and staff performance will be an important part of the role. You will support staff to reflect on their practice, identify opportunities for improvement and maintain a strong focus on effective teaching and learning.

You will also be committed to your own qualified growth through lifelong learning and ongoing professional development. This will enable you to continually strengthen your practice and respond effectively to the changing needs of the school community.

Through collaboration, sound decision-making and a commitment to high standards, you will support the Principal in creating a school environment where staff and students can thrive.

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.

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📌 Deputy Principal - Caboolture East State School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Caboolture