At Rockhampton North Special School, we're seeking a dynamic and values-driven Deputy Principal to join our leadership team in shaping an inclusive, high-performing learning community.

This permanent full-time role is central to driving school-wide improvement, with a strong focus on building practice excellence, staff capability, and student outcomes.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will help deliver our strategic priorities through collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to our CARE, COURAGE, and COOPERATION values. You'll work alongside passionate educators in a supportive and forward-thinking environment where every student's potential is celebrated. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a school that thrives on community and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

About Rockhampton North Special School

Rockhampton North Special School is operated by Education Queensland and is part of the Central Queensland Region. Our school provides educational programs for students whose special learning needs require intensive support through alternative learning programs and significant adjustments in planning, assessment and reporting.

Generally all students attending programs will have their educational adjustments identified through the Educational Adjustment Process (EAP). All enrolments must be authorised by Queensland Regional Office.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR641224_25P - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants