Overview
Deputy Principal Jobs in Gladstone, MO at Carinity
Title: Deputy Principal
Company: Carinity
Location: Gladstone, MO
We’re helping young people in Gladstone rediscover their potential through compassion, connection and learning that makes a difference.
- Walk alongside young people and help them rediscover hope possibility and success
- Be part of a team creating a caring, inclusive school
- Full time position available
About Our Role
Gladstone is a special assistance (alternative) school operated by Carinity, serving students from Years 7 to 12 who have found mainstream schooling challenging or unsuitable.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our team, someone who will contribute to our mission of offering individualised learning, restorative relationships, and pathways to hope, engagement and future success. In this role, you will provide high-level assistance to the Principal, predominantly through the leadership of the school staff teams, organising, leading, and maintaining the quality of the schools’ individual casework.
Your Day-to-day Will Involve
- Leading the school’s wellbeing and case management frameworks to support positive student outcomes
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students and coordinating individual support strategies to address barriers to learning and engagement
- Working collaboratively with teachers, youth workers, and external services to provide holistic support and improve student attendance, wellbeing, and achievement
- Supporting and leading school staff through mentoring, team meetings, professional development and a student-centred approach to service delivery
- Assisting the Principal with school operations, compliance, and strategic priorities, including deputising when required and overseeing key administrative processes and student records
About You
You see the dignity and potential in every young person and approach your work with empathy, patience, and resilience. You value connection and collaboration, thriving in a close-knit team where everyone supports each other. Always open to learning and growth, you bring curiosity, reflection, and a genuine desire to make a difference every day.
In addition,
- Qualified and hold a current QLD Teachers Registration
- Significant demonstrated experience in providing education and support to marginalised young people.
- Knowledge or training in trauma-informed practice, restorative practices or behaviour supports
- Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising staff to ensure quality service, team spirit, and effective time management of resources within a secondary school environment
- Strong organisational skills, time management and record keeping
- Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence
- Hold a current Blue Card Exemption
The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team
We’re part of Carinity, a not-for-profit Christian organisation committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted and supported to reach their full potential. Our special assistance school offers trauma informed learning in a supportive environment for students needing a school that understands their individual needs and seeks to support from the heart.
- Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
- Access to an employee assistance program
- At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
- On-going professional development and training
- Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day
About Our School
Education Gladstone is a Special Assistance School providing expert, coordinated support and educational opportunity to secondary school aged young people disenfranchised from mainstream schooling.
See more here – https://carinity.qld.edu.au/gladstone/
How do I apply?
Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Attachments
- Carinity Education PD – Deputy Principal _Dec 2025.docx
