An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated and innovative school leader to join the team at Sandgate District State High School. The successful candidate will play a vital role in improving the educational outcomes of students by leading the school's performance improvement agenda. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 20 April 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive educational excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of our school community.
About Us
Sandgate District State High School is an Independent Public School providing a comprehensive co-educational secondary education for young people in the North Eastern Bayside suburbs of Brisbane since 1959. Our Motto is Industria Floremus (which translates as “With Industry we Flourish”).
We pride ourselves on working hard in partnership with our community to provide a broad experience of secondary education for all of our students. Sandgate District State High School has a number of unique partnerships with universities, industry and community organisations which enhance student real-world learning and pathways to post-school options. We achieve this through our school values of Perseverance, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Excellence.
Together, these values form the acronym "PRIDE," reflecting a comprehensive and inspiring set of principles that guide the behaviour and aspirations of the school community.
These values guide the development of our students toward becoming healthy, socially responsible citizens able to make a contribution to their wider community.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Support and deputise for the Principal in leading the school community to develop and commit to a shared, future-focused educational vision that delivers quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Model ethical and values-based leadership by upholding the moral purpose of the deputy principalship and embedding socially just practices in everyday school life.
- Drive high expectations and continuous improvement by setting strong standards for student achievement and staff performance while engaging in ongoing professional learning.
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry, and business to enhance opportunities and outcomes.
- Ensure effective governance and resource management through a sound understanding of relevant legislation and policies and the strategic allocation of resources to achieve school goals.
The ideal applicant will have demonstrated capacity to lead school improvement, a good knowledge of Human Resources and experience in strategic school timetabling, would be a desirable skill set. Please be sure to take advantage in reaching out to the main contact for this position.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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
