Deputy Principal (Primary) - Hatton Vale State School

Job Reference QLD/MSR690605/26T
Closing date June 14, 2026
Location Toowoomba region
Contact 07 5460 4333

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:

Hatton Vale State School is a prep-6 school situated 25 minutes' drive west of Ipswich along the Warrego highway.

Being one of the western schools of the Metro South Region, it is perfectly placed halfway between Queensland's largest satellite city of Toowoomba and the states capital of Brisbane.

With the rapidly growing semi-rural acreage the school population sits at an average of 570 students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The role of Deputy Principal is to support the strategic direction of the school with a specialised focus in Curriculum and Pedagogical implementation.

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.

The Perfect Fit:

  • Experience implementing Education Queensland's Reading strategy, the Australian Curriculum and Explicit Instruction.
  • Experience in Curriculum and Pedagogical implementation.

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.