EOI - Deputy Principal - Springfield Lakes State School

Job Reference QLD/MSR679035/26E
Closing date February 19, 2026
Location Ipswich region
Contact 07 3437 9888

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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: 

Our talented staff work in partnership with parents and the Springfield Lakes community in implementing a futures oriented curriculum with a strong focus on the explicit teaching of English and Mathematics. In partnership with our parents we develop students who are skilled, optimistic and socially aware. We believe in being 'the best that we can be'.
 
Our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support program addresses the school and community behaviour expectations of our children. These reflect our schools core values:  We are cooperative, peaceful and respectful.

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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.