Narbethong Special is seeking a dynamic Deputy Principal to lead in a highly specialised setting, ensuring quality teaching and learning, strong leadership, and a positive community culture.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

A qualification or experience in vision impairment will be positively regarded but not essential to the role.

Job details

About Narbethong State Special School

Since 1963, Narbethong Special School has been committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education for students with vision impairment and additional disabilities from birth to post-school transition. Grounded in the principles of Equity and Excellence, we ensure that every student is supported to engage, progress and thrive in their learning.

At Narbethong, we implement Multiple Disability Vision Impairment (MDVI) expert teaching and learning to ensure students access learning in ways that are meaningful and responsive to their needs. We deliver the Australian Curriculum alongside the Expanded Core Curriculum for students with vision impairment, with a focus on maximising educational achievement and fostering student wellbeing and engagement. At Narbethong, every learner can experience success, build independence and develop the skills needed to participate actively in their learning.

We recognise the important role of families in supporting student success and actively foster positive connections with parents and caregivers.

Through inclusive teaching, expert staff capability, and collaborative partnerships, Narbethong Special School creates a happy place where every student can realise their full potential.

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.

• MSR632956_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants