Come and join our dynamic team at Darling Point Special School and step into the exciting role of Deputy Principal - Special Education. This is your chance to be a pivotal leader in our family orientated school community.

We are offering two full-time permanent positions, one being in our primary sector and the other in our secondary sector, both commencing 13 July 2026.

This role will give you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of education while working alongside a passionate and dedicated team.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the School:

Darling Point Special School is a dedicated and inclusive educational environment, providing high-quality learning experiences for students with disabilities from Prep to Year 12. With a growing enrolment of over 180 students, the school currently operates across two campuses — one located on the Wynnum-Manly foreshore and the other in Lindum, proudly sharing the grounds with Iona College. The school's teaching and learning approach is underpinned by the principles of neuroscience, positive behaviour support, and evidence-based research.

About the Role:

Through the following, the roles play a pivotal leadership role across both campuses. The successful applicants will demonstrate strong skills, expertise and experience to:

• Contextual application of version 9 of the Australian Curriculum and the Guide to Individual Learning (GIL)
• Extensive knowledge and practical expertise in positive behaviour support and non-linear multielement planning
• Leadership, coaching and mentoring expertise and experience in evidence-based teaching practices for students with severe and multiple disabilities integrating the principles of neuroscience
• Strong management skills in logistics and application of departmental policy and procedures
• Strong relational skills, the ability to think on the spot, and pivot for positive outcomes.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibiltiies.

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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Please specify in your written statements which of the two roles/sectors you would prefer to be considered for.
• 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
  
  MSR686494_26P Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description