Deputy Principal - Bowen State High School

Job Reference QLD/NQR679882/26T
Closing date March 9, 2026
Location Townsville region
Contact 07 4786 9888

About this job

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 flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Bowen State High School is committed to engaging students holistically by developing individual strengths and talents, a love of learning and the capacity to achieve and improve. We value our school's diversity of cultural backgrounds and abilities.

This informs a range of perspectives and practices that underpin our inclusive and quality learning initiatives.

Guided by the school's pedagogical framework Visible Teaching and Visible Learning through a universal design of learning, our school is focused on developing teachers adaptive, innovative and future-focused educational practitioners. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Deputise for the Principal when required.
  • Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.

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

Submit Your Application:

  • 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.