Deputy Principal (Secondary)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
20 August 2026
Posted 5 Aug 2026
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721
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
62.2
Teaching FTE
28.4
Non-teaching FTE
925
ICSEA value
17th percentile · Lower SES
14%
EAL/D Background
17%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy Principal to join our team at Tully State High School. The position of a Deputy Principal entails significant responsibilities in educational leadership, including supporting the principal in administrative tasks, overseeing staff, and enhancing student learning experiences. Living in a tropical environment adds a unique dimension to this role, as it offers a vibrant cultural backdrop and opportunities for outdoor activities, which can enrich both personal and professional life.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR697341/26PClosing date20-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personHelen CARNEContact details07 4068 4555Access the National Relay Service
About Us:
Tully State High School is situated in the town of Tully which is situated in Far North Queensland. Tully is a scenic 2-hour drive to the south of Cairns, probably best known for its 7.9m tall Golden Gumboot! The heartland of Australian bananas, Tully is also a major processor of sugar cane and is considered to be one of the greenest and wettest towns in Australia. The area has an increasing tourism sector with the beautiful Tully River being one of the best white-water rafting sites in Australia while offshore l…