An exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader to support high-quality learning, wellbeing and a strong school community.
Apply now to join a positive and future-focused 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
Fig Tree Pocket State School is a vibrant and highly engaged learning community that values excellence in education and the development of the whole child.
Guided by our shared HEART values—Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Resilience, and Thoughtfulness—we nurture confident, compassionate, and capable learners.
Our students consistently achieve high academic standards while benefiting from a balanced education that supports their social and emotional wellbeing.
With strong community involvement and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, we inspire every child to reach their full potential and thrive in all aspects of school life.
Step Into Your Chapter
- The Deputy Principal plays a vital role in leading and supporting the ongoing success of Fig Tree Pocket State School.
- As a strong communicator, the Deputy Principal builds and maintains positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
- An empathetic and compassionate leader, they bring a people-focused approach to every aspect of their work, fostering trust and collaboration.
- With exceptional organisational skills and a strategic mindset, the Deputy Principal works highly collaboratively within the leadership team to drive school improvement initiatives that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
- As a strong instructional leader, they model and support high-quality pedagogy, ensuring every student thrives.
- Their experience working with high-performing students and a highly engaged community enables them to uphold the school's tradition of excellence while nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
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 will 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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
