Are you an inspiring leader who believes every child can shine with the right support?
Yarrabah State School is seeking a dedicated Deputy Principal to lead our Years 3-6 team, with a strong focus on wellbeing, positive behaviour and building an inclusive culture In this role, you'll collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, families, and community partners to embed proactive behaviour strategies, strengthen student voice, and support learners to develop confidence, resilience, and respect for others.
If you're passionate about nurturing student wellbeing and creating environments where great behaviour and great learning go hand-in-hand, we want to hear from you!
Make your leadership count by joining us at Yarrabah State School to help our young learners grow, achieve, and belong, and apply today to be part of a committed and caring school community.
About The Department
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 .
About The School
Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. Yarrabah State School is a P-10 school comprising of three separate campuses, a pre-prep, primary and secondary department. Yarrabah State School caters for an indigenous student population enrolled from Pre-prep to Year 10 across three separate campuses within the community of Yarrabah in Far North Queensland
Your Responsibilities
As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will 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 the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
Occupational group Education & Training
