Dysart State High School is looking for a high performing leader, who is committed to providing all students with access to a quality learning environment, and wants to make a positive difference in the community.
The successful candidate needs to be a dynamic and experienced educator.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Full-Time capacity from 20 April 2026 until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined..
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About The Department Of Education
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About The School
Dysart State High School is located in the Central Highlands of Queensland, part of the Bowen Basin.
Established in 1982, Dysart State High School plays a key role as the centre of our community - ensuring that the young people of Dysart and surrounds have access to every available educational opportunity.
Currently the school has a student population of approximately 197 students from Year 7 to 12.
We have an extensive range of school facilities that include upgraded Science facilities and Trade Training Centre - focussing on Industrial Design and Technology and Hospitality.
We have collaborative relationships with a range of businesses from local to global companies supporting our school and providing a range of learning opportunities, apprenticeships and traineeships.
This is underpinned by our school values of Respect, Results, Resilience and Responsibility.
About The Role
- Guide and manage the implementation of high-quality teaching and learning, pedagogy, curriculum and assessment
- 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.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Perfect Fit
- Experience in leading teaching and learning, particularly in relation to implementation of version 9.0 Australian Curriculum and QCAA senior schooling programs
- Experience in OneSchool timetable development, as well as supervision management
- Commitment to nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders
- Commitment to building a positive culture of learning based on quality relationships and curriculum delivery
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and positively as part of a team
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead complex change
- Be organised and manage time effectively
Submit Your Application
- Attach a resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) - maximum 3 pages
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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
