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Deputy Principal - Currumbin Community Special School


South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Make a meaningful difference in a supportive school community dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for students.

Join Currumbin Community Special School as Deputy Principal and contribute to strong, values-based leadership and a shared commitment to student success.

Apply now to be part of the leadership team at Currumbin Community Special School.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SER699913/26T
Closing date 09-Nov-2026
Job duration Until 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Nicky Alken
Contact details 07 5559 99333
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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 us:

Currumbin Community Special School is a modern, purpose built, special school; catering for Queensland students from 5-17 years of age.

Students with a diagnosed moderate to severe intellectual disability and possibly additional disabilities of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, vision impairment, hearing impairment and physical impairment are eligible to apply for enrolment.

Your opportunity:

The role is suitable for a person who has a depth of experience in a special school setting working with students with complex behaviours and disabilities.

It is highly desirable for the applicant to have an extensive knowledge of Reading through the Australian Curriculum and demonstrate capability in building staff expertise for students with disabilities.

Additionally, the applicant will be responsible for sustaining and strengthening the Positive Behaviour Support and Alternative Augmentative Communication practices already embedded across the school.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support the Principal in shaping and communicating a shared educational vision focused on achieving quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Fulfil the duties of Principal when required to ensure continued school leadership.
  • Demonstrate ethical, values-based and professional leadership in the role of Deputy Principal.
  • Foster socially just and equitable practices as part of everyday school life.
  • Establish and maintain high expectations for the performance of students and staff.

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

Interested? To Apply: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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.

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Last updated
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