At YSHS, the role of Deputy Principal - Special Education supports the educational outcomes of Students with Disabilities, First Nations students, Students with specialist health needs and students in Out-of-Home care. The Deputy leads a team comprising of approx. 10 teachers and 20+ teacher-aides.

This role offers the opportunity to combine educational leadership with specialist knowledge to influence practice and make a meaningful difference across the school community.

This position is offered on a full-time temporary basis from 15 March 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

Founded in 1969, Yeppoon State High School is a coeducational secondary public school for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and is located on the Capricorn Coast, 30 minutes by ferry from Great Keppel Island.

The school site is 14 hectare's and is well laid out with mature trees and gardens that offer outdoor eating areas and shaded spaces. In addition to 70 classrooms the school also has a library, two ovals, two sport and assembly halls, performing arts centre, music rooms, art rooms, two hospitality and manual arts centres, trade training centre, health hub, agricultural farm, five science laboratories, tuckshop and administration centre.

All teaching staff are fully qualified and share in the school's values of spirit, teamwork, accountability, respect and safety. Students are also supported by our Guidance Officers, Chaplain, Youth Support Workers, Nurse, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Vocational Education and Pathways Coordinator.

Your opportunity:

As Deputy Principal (Special Education), you will assist the Principal to lead the school community through the Special Education Program (SEP) or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP), contributing to a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.

You will lead and support staff to maintain high standards of professional practice and student performance, while contributing to school planning and improvement priorities. You will promote equitable and socially just practices and help foster a school culture that supports the diverse needs of students.

As a member of the school leadership team, you will establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, families, community members and other stakeholders. You will uphold the deputy principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral leadership role and contribute to a positive and respectful school environment.

You will also deputise for the Principal when required, providing leadership and supporting the effective operation of the school.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history.
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CQR704366_26E - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants