About this job
About Us
Bellbird Park State Secondary College is one of Queensland's newest and most forward-thinking secondary schools. Since opening in January 2017 with only Year 7 students, we have grown into a thriving learning community, proudly celebrating our inaugural Year 12 graduates in 2022. Our vision is both aspirational and intentional, creating opportunities that empower students to shape their futures with confidence. We nurture resilience, ambition, and a strong sense of community, ensuring every student is equipped to navigate life beyond school. At BPSSC, we embrace opportunity and equity, supporting all students—regardless of background or starting point—all students achieve personal growth and success. Our dedicated staff are passionate about unlocking each student's potential, providing personalised pathways that cater to their unique abilities and aspirations. As the Senior Secondary Deputy Principal, you will oversee all Year 11 and 12 students and maintain our consistent academic standing with our community and enable our students to achieve 100% QCE and enable our students to excel in their chosen careers and beyond.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader who is committed to student-centred learning and dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every student. At Bellbird Park, our staff take immense pride in the progress and success of our students, with strong, positive relationships forming the foundation of our commitment to individual growth. As part of a dynamic and motivated school community, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in shaping curriculum delivery, enhancing pedagogical practices, and inspiring both staff and students.
Your Opportunity
Are you a passionate, future-focused leader committed to empowering student voice and agency in senior secondary education? Bellbird Park State Secondary College is seeking a dynamic Deputy Principal to drive innovation in student leadership, curriculum co-design, and inclusive decision-making. In this role, you will foster a student-centered culture that amplifies learner agency, ensuring students play an active role in shaping their educational experience. Your leadership will strengthen meaningful partnerships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community, inspiring a collaborative and high-performance learning environment.
About the Role
As Deputy Principal - Senior Secondary, you will work closely with the Principal, Executive Team, and extended school leadership team to implement the school's improvement agenda. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a high-expectations culture, ensuring continuous improvement to maximise both teacher and student potential.
A key component of this role is enhancing the transition from Year 10 into Years 11 and 12, ensuring students experience a seamless and enriching learning journey. This will be achieved by working collaboratively with the leadership team to build a faculty that embodies the College's core values—Responsibility, Integrity, Support, and Effort (RISE).
The ideal candidate is an energetic and strengths-based leader who can balance strategic vision with operational execution to achieve shared goals
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.