Deputy Principal (Primary)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
20 August 2026
Posted 5 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Cherbourg State School
174
Total students
56%
Boys
44%
Girls
22.4
Teaching FTE
26.6
Non-teaching FTE
18%
EAL/D Background
99%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Darling Downs South West Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Deputy Principal to join our leadership team and play a key role in driving excellence in teaching, learning and school improvement. The successful applicant will be an ethical and collaborative leader with outstanding
communication skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to build strong partnerships with students, families and the wider community.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring educational leader who is passionate about making a lasting
difference in the lives of young people and contributing to a thriving school community. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationDarling Downs - MaranoaJob ad referenceQLD/DSR697354/26TClosing date20-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personBoyd MCLEANContact details07 4169 9333Access the National Relay Service
About Us:
Cherbourg State School began as the Barambah Aboriginal School in 1904. Between 1931 to 1932, the school name was changed when the community was renamed Cherbourg.
Cherbourg State School believes in developing the potential of each individual child. A team of de…