Deputy Principal - Kedron State High School

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About the Role

Located in Brisbane's north, Kedron State High School is a large, high-performing metropolitan secondary school recognised for strong academic outcomes and a broad co-curricular program.

As Deputy Principal, you will work in close partnership with the Principal and Executive Team to lead key improvement priorities across the school.

• You will actively contribute to the development and enactment of a shared educational vision that ensures every student is known, supported, and successful.
• You will lead with integrity, professionalism, and a strong moral purpose, modelling inclusive and socially just practices that underpin a positive and high-expectations culture.

Portfolio Responsibilities

Within this role, the Deputy Principal will have specific responsibility for:

• Strategic leadership of the Student Council, fostering authentic student voice, agency, and leadership capability across the school.
• Leadership of student wellbeing frameworks, including the development of proactive and responsive supports that enhance engagement, belonging, and success.
• Revitalisation and strategic development of the Alumni network, strengthening connections that support student aspiration, pathways, and community pride.
• Leadership of Middle School data practices, including deep analysis of student performance, engagement, and wellbeing data to inform targeted improvement strategies.
• Oversight of SET Planning (Senior Education and Training Plans), ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment to meaningful student pathways.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.