South Rock State School is seeking an experienced, relational and evidence-informed leader to join our growing leadership team.

If you are passionate about fostering a positive school culture and supporting quality learning outcomes for all students, apply now to make a meaningful difference in our school community!

About The Department Of Education

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About Us

South Rock State School is a welcoming and inclusive school community focused on building pride, belonging and positive learning experiences for all students.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students and families, the school provides engaging opportunities across academic, sporting, artistic and cultural activities, encouraging every student to achieve their best and celebrate their success.

Your Opportunity

- Support the Principal in shaping and promoting a shared educational vision that delivers positive learning outcomes for all students, and act in the Principal's position when required.
- Demonstrate ethical and values-based leadership while fostering fairness and socially just practices throughout the school community.
- Promote high standards of student and staff performance and maintain a commitment to ongoing qualified learning and development.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups,



industry and business to support the school's educational goals.
- Apply strategic, future-focused thinking while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies and managing resources effectively to achieve school objectives.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. Applicants Should Provide

- A brief resume, preferably no more than 3 pages, including contact details for two professional referees. At least one referee should have recent knowledge of the applicant's performance in a supervisory capacity; and
- A maximum 2-page written response addressing the "How you will be assessed" or "Competencies" section of the role description.

In preparing the written response, applicants are encouraged to draw on evidence of their capacity to:

- Lead inclusive student-support, behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and intervention systems;
- Use data and evidence to determine priorities, deploy resources and evaluate impact;
- Build the capability and accountability of teachers and support staff; and
- Provide strategic and operational leadership within a rapidly growing school context.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Principal, Aaron Jones, for a confidential discussion regarding the position and the school context. 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 - South Rock State School (Beaudesert)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Beaudesert