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:
Cloncurry State School P-12 is a unique rural school that provides education from Prep to Year 12 within a single campus.
This creates opportunities to develop a consistent learning culture and strong relationships with students and families across their entire schooling journey.
The school emphasises inclusive, high-quality education, strong partnerships with families and a commitment to ensuring every student is supported to achieve success through academic, vocational and personalised learning pathways.
The school serves a diverse student population, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with strong recognition of the Mitakoodi and Mayi peoples as the Traditional Custodians.
Understanding this context suggests that a successful Deputy Principal would:
- Build authentic relationships with students, staff, families and community organisations;
- Lead improvement while recognising the opportunities and challenges of a rural and remote setting;
- Support high expectations alongside inclusive practices for a diverse student cohort;
- Strengthen attendance, engagement and wellbeing through collaborative case management;
- Value partnerships with local industry and community organisations to expand learning and career pathways;
- Understand workforce challenges common to rural schools, including supporting early career teachers and maintaining a positive staff culture.
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 assessedsection 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.