Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
11 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Sandy Strait State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
71
45.9 teaching · 25.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
706
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
314 girls · 392 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate educational leader to join our leadership team and proud school community as Deputy Principal.
We are seeking a leader who will contribute positively to our collaborative culture, support staff capability and help ensure every student at Sandy Strait State School has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Working collaboratively with the Principal and wider leadership team, the successful applicant will contribute to the strategic leadership of the school, supporting our shared commitment to providing high-quality educational outcomes for every student.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationWide BayJob ad referenceQLD/NCR705547/26TClosing date11-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personRussell HotchinContact details07 4197 0333Access the National Relay Service
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