Deputy Principal - Forest Lake State School, Education

Ready to make a real impact?

As Forest Lake State School’s temporary full-time Deputy Principal, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating student success and fostering exceptional teaching practices. This is an exciting opportunity is offered for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined, and will allow you to cultivate strong connections across our school community, working closely with the Principal to shape a positive and thriving educational environment for everyone involved.

If you're passionate about driving educational excellence and building meaningful relationships, we encourage you to apply!

About Forest Lake State School

We opened in January 1994 and our school has grown to become a large primary school catering for over 900 students. In February 2016, we transitioned to Independent Public School status.

Our diverse community is welcomed through an inclusive community that is committed to supporting every child to reach their potential through a strong focus on the academic, social, physical and creative aspects of education. We believe that learning knows no boundaries and ensure that we provide opportunities for every student to experience success and accomplishment every day.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 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 1-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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )