Deputy Principal - Bowen State High School

Overview Bowen State High School is looking for an experienced and dynamic Deputy Principal to lead and support our school community. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on student success and school development. This is a Temporary Full-Time position from 20 April 2026 until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined. Ready to lead? Apply now!

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Who We Are At Bowen State High School are mission is to empower students to realise their full potential. Together, we achieve this through a safe, respectful, responsible, and engaged environment whereby students, staff and families can strengthen relationships and embrace opportunities to promote lifelong learning.

Bowen State High School's priorities for 2026 are focused on enhancing subject-specific teaching strategies to improve Year 7-9 level of achievement outcomes and to expand tier 1 belonging and engagement opportunities using a Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework.

Our whole school approach to pedagogy is underpinned by Visible Teaching and Visible Learning and we are focused on providing opportunities for our staff to build on their confidence and skills in Reading through the Curriculum, Trauma Informed and Restorative Justice Practices.

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 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

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