Ready to make a real impact?

As Dakabin State High School’s temporary full-time Deputy Principal- Inclusive Education, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating student success and fostering exceptional teaching practices.

This is an exciting opportunity is offered until 12 December 2025, Unless otherwise determined, unless otherwise determined, and will allow you to cultivate strong connections across our school community, working closely with the Principal to shape a positive and thriving educational environment for everyone involved.

If you're passionate about driving educational excellence and building meaningful relationships, we encourage you to apply!

Job details

About Dakabin State High School

Dakabin State High School is a large secondary school situated in Dakabin, Queensland, Australia. We are a co-educational school of approximately 1000 students. The school was established in 1978 and is located on the northern side of Brisbane approximately 30 kilometres from the CBD. Our school offers a variety of learning opportunities to ensure that all students can excel. We have a strong academic and artistic focus, as well as an excellent reputation in our extra-curricular and sporting activities. In fact, our spacious land and Agricultural Farm are unique features of our school. We have a wonderful community which supports our students far beyond the classroom to ensure they can contribute to society in a positive way. The future lies within!

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Lead a whole school approach to Inclusive Education and Case Management
• Operationalise a Whole school Inclusive Education Plan and associated resourcing, including NCCD process and Teacher Aide support.

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 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. 

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.

• MNR645038_25T - Role Description (PDF, 146KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants