Deputy Principal (Secondary)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 July 2026
Posted 23 Jun 2026
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930
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
79.7
Teaching FTE
41.8
Non-teaching FTE
1,029
ICSEA value
59th percentile · Average SES
28%
EAL/D Background
3%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Merrimac State High School is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary (7-8).
This pivotal leadership role will lead the strategic direction of our Junior Secondary phase, ensuring every student experiences high-quality teaching, strong wellbeing support and a deep sense of belonging as they transition into and progress through Secondary Schooling.
The successful applicant will be a highly visible and relational leader who can effectively balance strategic improvement, instructional leadership, student wellbeing, and operational excellence.
They will work collaboratively with staff, students, families and community partners to deliver exceptional outcomes for young adolescent learners.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationGold CoastJob ad referenceQLD/SER693305/26TClosing date07-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 18 Sept 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personMelanie WoolnoughContact details07 5595 8666Access the National Relay Service
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