Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a meaningful impact?
Caningeraba State School is seeking a dedicated Deputy Principal to join our dynamic and committed team.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will serve as an instructional leader, helping to shape the strategic direction of the school.
Additionally, you will strengthen community connections and organise engaging community events that reflect our school’s values and vision.
If you are an inspiring leader with a commitment to excellence in education and a passion for fostering a thriving school community, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Caningeraba State School.
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Who We Are
Caningeraba State School is a highly regarded Gold Coast primary school dedicated to fostering happy, healthy and confident 21st-century learners.
The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve strong academic outcomes while developing essential social, emotional and future-focused skills.
With a strong emphasis on wellbeing, engagement and community connection, Caningeraba State School works in partnership with families to ensure every student is supported to thrive and succeed.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
You will lead and support Year 5 and 6 staff, students, and families, as well as oversee specialist programs in Physical Education, The Arts, and Languages. A key focus will be building the capacity of student voice through leadership initiatives and driving the Caningeraba Wellbeing Framework to support the holistic development of our students.
Responsibilities Include
- 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 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
