Lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students through innovative, inclusive and future-focused educational leadership.

Join Charters Towers School of Distance Education in supporting quality learning outcomes and strengthening a shared vision for student success.

Apply now to be part of a committed school community shaping positive educational outcomes for all students.

About The Department Of Education

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces versatile careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

About Us

We are proud to provide a high‑quality, flexible and inclusive education for students from primary through to senior schooling. Our school community reflects a diverse range of backgrounds, with students learning from remote communities, rural districts, regional towns and urban centres across Queensland.

Learning is delivered through a flexible and integrated model that combines curriculum materials, online lessons, digital learning tools, and ongoing support

Your Opportunity

- Support the Principal in establishing and promoting a shared educational vision that prioritises quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Act on behalf of the Principal when required and uphold ethical, moral and values-based leadership.
- Promote socially just practices and maintain high expectations for student and staff performance.




- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, ongoing professional development and strategic, future-focused leadership.
- Build partnerships with parents, government agencies and community, industry and business groups, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies and managing resources effectively to achieve school goals.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. The Perfect Fit The applicant needs to be able to demonstrate the depth of their knowledge and their ability to translate that knowledge into leadership action in the school's P-6 context.

The applicant should focus on instructional leadership, reading, curriculum/assessment/pedagogy, data-informed student support (universal provisioning, targeted and intensive) and changing teaching practice to improve student engagement and achievement.

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 written statement in response to 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.

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Deputy Principal - Charters Towers School of Distance Education (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville