An exciting opportunity exists for a Deputy Principal to join the foundation leadership team of a new special school in Logan Reserve, co-locating with the new secondary school campus.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate educational leader to work in close partnership with the Principal to establish the school's culture, systems, instructional practices and community connections from the ground up. The new special school will provide high-quality educational programs for students with diverse learning and communication needs. The co-located setting will support opportunities for collaboration, inclusive practices and shared learning experiences across both school communities.

Job details

About the Department:

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About the Role:

 As a foundation Deputy Principal, you will contribute to establishing strong systems, practices and partnerships that support excellence in teaching, learning and student engagement, you will work collaboratively with the Principal to lead high-quality teaching and learning and establish a positive, inclusive and high-expectations school culture.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead high-quality teaching and learning, with a focus on improving outcomes for students with diverse learning and communication needs, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Build staff capability through coaching, modelling and data-informed feedback
• Lead whole-school approaches to student engagement and behaviour, including Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
• Contribute to the development of effective systems and processes to support school operations
• Work collaboratively within a co-located setting to support inclusive practices and shared opportunities
• Build strong partnerships with families, community organisations and external agencies
• Demonstrated expertise in transition-to-school practices, including collaboration with early childhood providers, families and external agencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, initiative and a strong commitment to inclusive education and will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a new school community.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit 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. 

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.

• SER689007_26P - Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants