Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
17 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Balaclava State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
70.3
32.3 teaching · 38 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
381
Indigenous students
61%
Language other than English
44%
Girls vs boys
186 girls · 195 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 inspiring, dynamic and highly motivated Deputy Principal to join our school leadership team. As the Deputy Principal, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to educational excellence, student achievement and the development of a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture. Working collaboratively with the Principal, staff, students, families and the wider community, the Deputy Principal will provide strategic and instructional leadership, drive continuous school improvement, foster high expectations for student and staff performance, and champion equitable and high-quality learning opportunities for all students. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR706420/26TClosing date17-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 December 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personLurelle HODGEContact details07 4081 5333Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Balaclava State School is a Prep to Year 6 primary school located in the centre of Cairns. Our students are drawn primarily from the surrounding residential suburbs of the local area. We work to continually foster positive relationshi…