EOI - Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
24 August 2026
Posted 17 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Harlaxton State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
27.7
14.9 teaching · 12.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
177
Indigenous students
34%
Language other than English
37%
Girls vs boys
85 girls · 92 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Darling Downs South West Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an inspiring, strategic and highly collaborative Deputy Principal to provide exceptional educational and operational leadership and contribute to a strong culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement across the school. The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to develop and implement a shared vision focused on high-quality learning outcomes, student wellbeing and staff development. 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 LocationToowoomba regionJob ad referenceQLD/DSR698356/26EClosing date24-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personMandy NORTON-MCNEILLContact details07 4639 9111Access the National Relay Service
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About us:
Harlaxton is a small school in a northern suburb of Toowoomba, the regional centre of the Darling Downs, 140km west of Brisbane. The school opened on September 2nd, 1901 and has strong partnerships with many local community organisations who support us economically and socially.
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