An exciting opportunity exists for a Deputy Principal to join Mount Isa School of the Air, a unique P-10 distance education school in Northwest Queensland, commencing March 2026.
This temporary role offers the chance to lead and support innovative teaching and learning across a diverse and geographically dispersed community.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic distance education leadership team.
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
Mount Isa School of the Air is a government co-educational eKindy - Year 10 school servicing the needs of isolated students in North West Queensland and beyond.
Our students are drawn from a large geographical area which extends from the Gulf of Carpentaria to Birdsville and from Hughenden in the East to the Territory in the west.
Our school has two significant underlying values and they are 'Excellence in Education in the Outback' and 'We are a school of families'.
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 response to the How you may 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
