EOI - Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
22 September 2026
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Thornlands State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
68.6
49.1 teaching · 19.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
800
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
17%
Girls vs boys
391 girls · 409 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Thornlands State School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Principal of the Upper School (Years 4 - 6) to join our committed leadership team focused on delivering high-quality education and building a positive school culture. 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 LocationBrisbane - EastJob ad referenceQLD/MSR701413/26EClosing date22-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personKristy SULLIVANContact details07 3821 8111Access 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
Our school has a current enrolment of 780 students from Prep to Year 6. We have built a reputation as a caring, high achieving school, with excellent educational opportunities, including a quality curriculum which incorporates academic, social, cultural and sporting excellence, high behaviour expectations and a commitment to continuing improvement and lifelong learning.
Thornlands State School focuses on growing the whole child, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Our school vision is 'Making Our Results Excellent' (M.O.R.E.), …