The New Special School collocated with Leichhardt State School is seeking a highly capable Deputy Principal to co-lead the establishment of a new, high-performing special school, working in close partnership with the Principal to build a cohesive, inclusive and future-focused Prep to Year 6 learning community.

Apply now to help shape an innovative and inclusive school environment from the ground up.

Job details

Who We Are: 

A new special school is being delivered to relieve enrolment pressure at Ipswich West Special School.

The special school, co-located with Leichhardt State School, will increase special schooling capacity and provide enrolment relief in the local school network.

The first stage of the new primary special school is scheduled to open in Term 1 2027.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

This role requires a strong instructional leader with deep knowledge of teaching students with disability and complex support needs, and the ability to drive consistent, high-quality pedagogy across the primary years.

A key focus of the role will be supporting successful transitions into Prep through strong partnerships with families, early childhood providers and support services, while establishing responsive and developmentally appropriate practices that set students up for success from the outset.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead the development of aligned systems for curriculum, assessment, behaviour and wellbeing
• Embed evidence-based practices, including structured literacy approaches
• Use coaching, data-informed decision making and disciplined improvement cycles to strengthen teaching practice
• Build staff capability and foster a strong, collaborative culture from the ground up
• Support inclusive practices within a co-located model, creating meaningful opportunities for shared learning and participation with the partner school
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and operational capability
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, families and support agencies
• Show resilience, adaptability and initiative within a foundation school setting

The successful applicant will be committed to building collective efficacy, fostering trust and ensuring every student experiences a safe, respectful and high-quality learning environment.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR688209_26P Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description