An exciting opportunity awaits at Coomera State Special School for a Deputy Principal to join our fun and dynamic leadership team.

If you’re passionate about inclusive education and leading a school that celebrates every student’s potential, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team that makes a real difference!

Job details

Coomera State Special School:

Coomera State Special School supports learners across years Prep to Year 12 in the growing area of Coomera. With a purpose statement of ‘Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of ‘Best in Class, ‘Every One Matters', Kindness Always' and ‘Seriously Playful'. Aligned to these values, the vision for the school supports the following statements -

• A culture of high expectations with a strong belief that every student can learn when provided with a dynamic and fun learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students
• Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) are our signature pedagogies used to enact the Australian Curriculum
• Intentional collaborative practices, data-based decision making and feedback is the way of working for all staff
• Strong commitment to family and community engagement is a key focus of the school

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community through the school special education program (SEP) or early childhood development program (ECDP) 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 view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:

The Deputy Principal will be passionate about driving a collaborative culture of learning and supporting middle leaders, teachers, and support staff to best meet the needs of our students, through a culture of collegial engagement and feedback.

They will work collaboratively with the Principal in leading staff to develop their knowledge and skills to drive school improvement, focusing on improving student outcomes.

As a lead learner, they will need to have a strong relational capability to quickly develop positive relationships between students, staff and the wider school community.

They will have well developed strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to our school improvement agenda with strong organisational skills.

Experience as a Deputy Principal with proven leadership skills is preferred, particularly in managing large, diverse teams.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and implement the pedagogical frameworks of Comprehensive Literacy and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL).

Additionally, experience in supporting students with complex communication needs using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is essential, with demonstrated evidence of the impact on improving student outcomes.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER685157_26T Role Description (PDF, 290KB)
  Role Description