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Deputy Principal - Caravonica State School


Company : Queensland Department of Education


Location : Cairns, Queensland


Created : 2025-12-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Deputy Principal Caravonica State School Join the Queensland Department of Education as Deputy Principal for Caravonica State School, a vibrant learning community with approximately 520 students and 70 dedicated staff. 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. We offer training and development opportunities, embrace flexible careers, and prioritise worklife balance. Who We Are Caravonica State School is guided by the motto Always Our Best. We are committed to teamwork, belonging and resilience qualities that empower every student to strive for personal excellence while feeling connected, valued and supported. Step Into Your Next Chapter The Deputy Principal provides strategic leadership in student engagement, behaviour and inclusion, driving wholeschool behaviour systems, MTSS and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), and building staff capability through coaching and professional learning. Working collaboratively with the Principal, leadership team, staff, students and families, the role strengthens engagement, enhances wellbeing and supports evidencebased practices that improve student outcomes. Key priorities include aligning reading practices with the statewide Reading Strategy, embedding ACv9 in English and Mathematics, and implementing MTSS to ensure a predictable, inclusive and supportive learning environment grounded in our PBL values of Caring, Safe and Successful. Responsibilities Include Leading wholeschool initiatives that strengthen student engagement and collaborating with yearlevel teams to implement engagement strategies, early intervention processes and MTSSaligned supports. Leading the refinement of the schools PBL framework, supporting staff to embed effective classroom practices, consistent routines and preventative behaviour strategies. Providing leadership in evidencebased pedagogical practices, including explicit instruction and highimpact teaching strategies. Supporting the maintenance of our highquality teaching and learning environment. Contributing to wholeschool leadership responsibilities and assisting the Principal with strategic planning, staff capability development and daily operational needs. Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. The Perfect Fit Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build collective efficacy and develop a culture of high expectations and collaboration. Strong understanding of inclusive, traumainformed and relational approaches to student engagement and behaviour. Proven capacity to lead PBL, behaviour frameworks and MTSS processes. Ability to use data to monitor progress and drive school improvement. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with staff, students and families. Submit Your Application Attach a brief resume, including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 2page 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr