DEPUTY PRINCIPAL RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: Feb 24, 2025 - The Deputy Principal ensures the safety, well-being, and protection of all children in care, while also leading the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives aligned with the Annual Action Plan. This role supports the Principal by consulting on relevant matters, developing leadership capabilities, and fostering a culture of inspirational teaching and learning. Through expert knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum, innovative learning approaches are created to engage and enhance staff and student performance, guided by purposeful assessments that drive school-wide educational strategies.

Tips for Deputy Principal Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Deputy Principal, North Valley High School, Sandhill, TX

Job Summary:

  • Lead the development of the center’s vision, educational goals and priorities to guide school/center-based curriculum to meet the educational needs of student profile.
  • Lead the development of a holistic, rigorous and engaging school/centre-based curriculum that is aligned with the school/center’s vision
  • Lead the development and implementation of a framework to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional practices and programmes
  • Lead the implementation of (innovative) pedagogical and assessment methods to enhance students’ learning
  • Lead the development and implementation of a centre-wide IEP/ IBP process.
  • Manage systems and processes to equip and enable families/caregivers to reinforce teaching and learning at home and in the community
  • Partner Head of EIP/School/center in establishing systematic and comprehensive character development and social-emotional program
  • Partner Head of EIP/School/center in developing and ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment
  • Proactively seek learning opportunities and set stretch goals to drive own professional and holistic development
  • Support the Head of EIP/School/center in formulating the school/center’s professional development priorities in alignment with the wider SPED-sector vision and opportunities


Skills on Resume: 

  • Curriculum Development (Hard Skills)
  • Educational Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Assessment and Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Innovative Pedagogy (Hard Skills)
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEP/IBP) (Hard Skills)
  • Family Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Social-emotional learning (SEL) (Soft Skills)
  • Professional Development (Soft Skills)

2. Deputy Principal, Riverside Academy, Lakewood, CO

Job Summary:

  • Develop school/centre-wide professional development roadmaps and in-house programmes
  • Evaluate Key Personnel development and performance and provide coaching/mentoring
  • Support Key Personnel and Reporting Officers in the implementation of performance management and employee rewards processes to ensure robust implementation
  • Support the Head of EIP/School/centre in forging strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. community, SMC, alumni commercial partners, mainstream school/centre partners, families/caregivers,) for school/centre improvement
  • Foster the creation of a culture that focuses on integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation
  • Review the school/center’s mission, vision and educational philosophy in alignment with the wider Dynamics Centres’ mission, vision and values
  • Support the Head of EIP/School/centre in the development and implementation of policies and processes to manage school/centre resources (e.g. funds, manpower, expertise etc.) in a sustainable and optimal way
  • Partner with Key Personnel to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of school/centre-wide administrative processes, work plans and initiatives (e.g. admissions, emergency and volunteer policies)
  • Oversee and guide administrative personnel to ensure appropriate and safe infrastructure for a conducive learning environment for students
  • Partner with the Head of EIP/School/centre and Key Personnel to implement staff recruitment and selection processes


Skills on Resume: 

  • Professional Development Roadmaps (Hard Skills)
  • Coaching/Mentoring (Soft Skills)
  • Performance Management (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Culture Building (Soft Skills)
  • Mission and Vision Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Management (Hard Skills)
  • Administrative Processes Development (Hard Skills)

3. Deputy Principal, Oakridge College, Glenfield, NY

Job Summary:

  • Assist the Principal in providing leadership in the School’s Ethos through personal example, exhibiting a strong commitment to the foundations of the School through interactions with members of the School community
  • Articulate and promote the School’s Ethos, aims and objectives as stated in the School Mission Statement
  • Foster the Anglican Traditions of the Founders of the School, the Reverends Anthony Wood and Arthur Rossiter
  • Model attentiveness to own spiritual formation for leadership
  • Develop opportunities for Servant Leadership and Social Justice
  • Nurture staff spiritual formation in collaboration with the School Chaplain
  • Lead the School’s wellbeing and curriculum programs, articulating a clear and strong vision for student wellbeing and academic excellence.
  • Support and have oversight of the development and implementation of appropriate student development and wellbeing programs with Positive Education
  • Developing an exceptional learning culture with superior academic outcomes.
  • Support the continued delivery of learning opportunities to cater to the individual needs of all students


Skills on Resume: 

  • Leadership Commitment (Soft Skills)
  • Mission Promotion (Soft Skills)
  • Tradition Fosterage (Soft Skills)
  • Spiritual Formation (Soft Skills)
  • Servant Leadership Development (Soft Skills)
  • Wellbeing Program Leadership (Hard Skills)
  • Learning Culture Development (Hard Skills)
  • Individualized Learning Support (Hard Skills)

4. Deputy Principal, Evergreen Secondary School, Pinehill, CA

Job Summary:

  • Provide strong and clear leadership to all staff in ensuring a current research evidence-based approach underpins the design, development, implementation and review of all learning and teaching programs
  • Lead and coordinate whole staff meetings and whole school professional development.
  • Manage all aspects of staffing at the School
  • Develop and implement effective and transparent procedures for the selection of new staff to the School as well as the professional management and professional review processes, including the induction process of new staff
  • Implement a cyclical review of staff professional reflection through structures and processes that encourage and support professional growth
  • Plan and monitor staff involvement in external and internal professional learning experiences
  • Provide opportunities for staff feedback on these activities and ensure that records of such experiences are up-to-date
  • Foster a collegial and confidential environment for staff members who wish to discuss aspects of working conditions and assist them in accessing appropriate counseling
  • Ensure that issues that arise between staff are managed in a professional, timely and just manner that recognizes the intrinsic dignity of each person involved
  • Collaborate with the Principal in matters pertaining to Industrial Relations
  • Forge meaningful partnerships with people and groups in the community


Skills on Resume: 

  • Research Evidence-Based Leadership (Hard Skills)
  • Professional Development Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Staffing Management (Hard Skills)
  • Transparent Recruitment Procedures (Hard Skills)
  • Professional Growth Support (Soft Skills)
  • Staff Feedback Systems (Hard Skills)
  • Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)
  • Community Partnership Development (Soft Skills)

5. Deputy Principal, Bayside High School, Rockport, FL

Job Summary:

  • Encourage community involvement in School activities and the active participation of parents, students and staff in School events
  • Aligns the day-to-day activities of the School with the School’s Strategic Plan and Annual Development Plan
  • Leads and manages change to allow the School to creatively and pragmatically deal with emerging challenges
  • Contributes actively to the cyclical review, development and implementation of the School’s Strategic Plan and Annual Development Plan
  • Drives the School’s development of pedagogy through the Deep Learning Framework, as well as embedding the characteristics and tools of the Berry St Educational Model
  • Oversee the day-to-day organization of the School
  • Responsible for the biannual training of staff in accordance with Child Protection legislation
  • Responsible for managing Child Protection allegations past and present, including overseeing any investigations necessary
  • Manage situations requiring reporting to Police and/or the Department of Justice and Communities
  • Manage the suspension and expulsion of students in conjunction with the Heads of School, in accordance with the School’s policies
  • Manage complaints and grievances in accordance with School policies
  • Manage and oversee the annual construction of the Secondary School Timetable


Skills on Resume: 

  • Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Strategic Planning Alignment (Hard Skills)
  • Change Management (Soft Skills)
  • Pedagogical Development (Hard Skills)
  • Organizational Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Child Protection Training (Hard Skills)
  • Incident Management (Hard Skills)
  • Grievance Resolution (Soft Skills)

6. Deputy Principal, Maple Grove Academy, Kingsport, TN

Job Summary:

  • Implement the School’s emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures
  • Lead and manage compliance requirements and processes, ensuring that the School complies with all NESA, CRICOS and legislative policies and processes
  • Model efficient record-keeping practices and ensure School protocols in record-keeping are maintained
  • Collaborate with the Work, Health and Safety Committee and Operations Manager to ensure that all risks are appropriately managed and mitigated
  • Manage the cyclic review of all School policies, procedures and guidelines and update staff on any new areas of policy and any policy and procedural amendments
  • Oversee the general condition of classrooms and other teaching spaces
  • Uphold the rights and responsibilities of all members of the School Community such as students, staff and parents
  • Maintain the positive tone of the School through high expectations of students and the way they present themselves to the wider community
  • Ensure procedural fairness is at the basis of all investigations of any allegation of negative behavior
  • Demonstrate active support for the School by regular attendance at all School Functions and out-of-school activities, especially on behalf of the Principal in absence
  • Involvement in appropriate Professional Learning activities to ensure the maintenance and development of professional competence and currency of knowledge in the areas of educational administration.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Emergency Procedure Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
  • Record-Keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Management (Soft Skills)
  • Policy Review (Hard Skills)
  • Facility Oversight (Hard Skills)
  • Community Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Professional Development (Soft Skills)

7. Deputy Principal, Horizon High School, Sunset City, NV

Job Summary:

  • Goals and the strategic vision for the Early Years division, based on the overall school strategic plan
  • Shares responsibility with the Early Years Principal for teacher well-being, supervision and evaluation
  • Recruits, supervises and supports Early Years teachers and teaching assistants
  • Communicates regularly with faculty, staff and parents to improve the student experience and retention rates
  • Collaborates with the Early Years Principal, other Deputy Principals, Team Leaders, Curriculum Coordinators to work towards the goals of the Early Years division of the school.
  • Take a collaborative leadership role in the transition of students into the Woodleigh Campus Elementary Division of the school.
  • Share the responsibility to improve instructional practices
  • Provide leadership and organizational support for the Early Years excursions and incursion activities
  • Assumes day-to-day responsibility for the management of school-wide routine discipline and student attendance
  • Collaborates with the sub coordinator to coordinate and support Early Years relief teachers on a daily basis
  • Supervises books, instructional materials and supply orders


Skills on Resume: 

  • Strategic Vision Development (Hard Skills)
  • Teacher Evaluation (Soft Skills)
  • Recruitment and Supervision (Hard Skills)
  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Collaborative Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Instructional Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Event Organization (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Management (Hard Skills)

8. Deputy Principal, Cedar Ridge Secondary School, Bloomfield, IA

Job Summary:

  • Develops and maintains teaching schedules and duty rosters and monitors play areas for duty supervision
  • Coordinates logistics for Parent-Teacher Conferences and reports
  • Organize and oversee school events as requested (which includes developing schedules and coordinating facilities)
  • Plan and lead the Professional Learning
  • Performs other assignments by the Early Years School Principal
  • Proactively support student and family well-being
  • Coordinate assessment and moderation for Teaching Strategies Gold.
  • Plan and coordinate Community Information sessions.
  • Teach any classes and provide teacher coverage
  • Provide campus coverage during holidays in liaison with administrative colleagues
  • Lead Health and Safety Committee meetings as Coordinator for ELV. 
  • Work closely with the Campus Manager, Principal, Nurses, Aquatics Director and the Cognita Health and Safety Manager


Skills on Resume: 

  • Schedule Development (Hard Skills)
  • Conference Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Event Organization (Hard Skills)
  • Professional Learning Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Student and Family Support (Soft Skills)
  • Assessment Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Community Session Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Health and Safety Leadership (Soft Skills)

9. Deputy Principal, Summit Academy, Westfield, WI

Job Summary:

  • Serve on school-wide committees including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Compliance, Accreditation, Learning Leadership Team (LLT)
  • Work with the Early Years Principal in providing a team approach to all matters pertaining to the School curriculum development and management.
  • Attend regular PreN to KG2 Curriculum Team meetings, contributing to discussions and implementing and supporting decisions made by the team.
  • Organize curriculum guidelines and other year-specific parent communications.
  • Organize and assist with the professional development of staff.
  • Lead teams in developing units of inquiry, and standards-based units across the domains.
  • Lead teams drawing from the Head Start Outcomes framework used in all Atlas Rubicon Planners PN-KG2 and effective use of Teaching Strategies Gold as a tool for monitoring Student Progress for all relevant grade levels of the Early Years Division.
  • Ensure that all planners are completed and stored in agreed-upon folders in the school’s electronic system.
  • Support the teachers responsible for, and the students involved in Culminating Year level events
  • Work closely with the Principal in developing, implementing and reviewing all school-based Head Start Learning Framework, Teaching Strategies Gold and AERO standards documentation.
  • Establish and maintain a record of completed planning documents


Skills on Resume: 

  • Committee Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Curriculum Development Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Meeting Contribution (Soft Skills)
  • Parent Communication Organization (Hard Skills)
  • Professional Development Facilitation (Soft Skills)
  • Unit Development Leadership (Hard Skills)
  • Planner Management (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation Maintenance (Hard Skills)

10. Deputy Principal, Lakeshore High School, Silverlake, MI

Job Summary:

  • Publish the school’s program of inquiry.
  • Review assessment and reporting strategies and documentation in conjunction with the PN-KG2 Team Leaders.
  • Complete school-wide orders for the purchase of suitable resources to support the implementation of the program.
  • Establish an inventory of resources to facilitate efficient management.
  • Circulate all relevant information received from the IBO and Teaching Strategies Gold.
  • Assist in the preparation of documentation required for evaluation and self-study processes.
  • Ensure that all requirements of the IBO concerning the implementation of the program are adhered to
  • Provide outreach to the wider Early Years and PYP community through OCC discussion forums, the Singapore PYP network, relevant Early Years networks, e-mail and school visits.
  • Promote the use of the OCC within the school community.
  • Conduct parent Community Information sessions (CIS).
  • Publish articles pertaining to the program in the weekly newsletter or year-level newsletters


Skills on Resume: 

  • Program Publishing (Hard Skills)
  • Assessment Review (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Ordering (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
  • Information Circulation (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation Preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Community Outreach (Soft Skills)
  • Newsletter Publication (Hard Skills)

11. Deputy Principal, Riverstone Academy, Bluewater, NC

Job Summary:

  • Understanding the legislation and policies that impact schooling, especially in relation to students with disability.
  • Managing the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources available.
  • Providing a supportive environment for staff and students using Positive Behaviour for Learning Framework.
  • Managing teacher aides including the daily absenteeism and temporary relief of teacher aides.
  • Managing rosters daily to provide the safe engagement of students with disability.
  • Engaging with parents and other stakeholders on behalf of students with complex and diverse learning needs.
  • Implementing school-based structures and procedures related to Restrictive Practices and behavior supports.
  • Providing structures that engage and empower each member of the school community, to develop confident, independent and resilient learners.
  • Supporting the principal in leading the school community to develop and nurture a culture of welcome and inclusion.
  • Leading and working effectively with other professionals, parents/guardians and members of the broader community to provide effective learning for all


Skills on Resume: 

  • Legislative Understanding (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Management (Hard Skills)
  • Supportive Environment Provision (Soft Skills)
  • Teacher Aide Management (Hard Skills)
  • Daily Roster Management (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Behavior Support Implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Community Empowerment (Soft Skills)

12. Deputy Principal, Mountainview College, Greenwood, KY

Job Summary:

  • Ensuring the safety, well-being and protection of all children in care.
  • Working professionally with and on behalf of the principal.
  • Supporting and consulting with the principal on all relevant matters.
  • Developing, leading and supporting school improvement initiatives in line with the Annual Action Plan
  • Leading the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of inspirational teaching and learning.
  • Leading staff in providing a rich and rewarding educational experience for all.
  • Developmentally appropriate leading learning promotes learning in a contemporary context and differentiates accordingly.
  • Leading staff to work collaboratively to build a culture of fairness, empowerment and excellence.
  • Developing leadership capabilities of all and empowering others to lead professional learning.
  • Possessing a thorough understanding and expert knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum to create innovative, contemporary learning approaches that engage staff to enhance and enable each child to learn.
  • Modeling and nourishing positive, meaningful and committed relationships with students, staff and the wider school community.
  • Using purposeful assessment that provides data to drive and plan whole school teaching and learning approaches and plans.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Child Safety (Hard Skills)
  • Professional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • School Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Inspirational Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Educational Experience (Soft Skills)
  • Contemporary Learning (Hard Skills)
  • Leadership Development (Soft Skills)
  • Curriculum Expertise (Hard Skills)