Deputy Principal (Primary)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
6 September 2026
Posted 23 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Parramatta State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
70.8
46.4 teaching · 24.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
482
Indigenous students
45%
Language other than English
50%
Girls vs boys
234 girls · 248 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative and student-focused Deputy Principal to join our school leadership team and contribute to a culture of excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement.
This is a temporary full-time position until 30 October 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are an innovative, ethical and highly motivated educational leader committed to making a meaningful difference to students and the wider school community, we would welcome your application.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR697757/26TClosing date06-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 30 October 2026 unless otherwise determineContact personJessica COCKBURNContact details07 4042 8111Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Parramatta State School, located centrally in Cairns, strives for success for all students in a welcoming and accepting environment. We set high expectations for student learning achievement for all and encourage diversity in teaching practices and pedagogies. We are a school of many and diverse cultures, including indigenous cultural groups.
Our Prep to Year 6 curriculum is taught using the Australian Curriculum, including the General Capabilities, catering for Student Diversity, inclusive practi…