Deputy Principal - Hervey Bay Special School , Education

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join the leadership team at Hervey Bay Special School. We are seeking a committed, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to assume this leadership role.
This opportunity will allow the successful applicant to lead the continued development and implementation of high-quality curriculum, pedagogy and student support across a phase of learning.
The successful applicant will commit to enacting a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students, while nurturing positive relationships and processes between parents, students, teachers and stakeholders across the school.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR538044/24T
Closing date 24-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Janet Firmstone
Contact details 0435 203 314
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About Us:
Hervey Bay Special School is an Education Queensland P-12 State Special School, located on Queensland's beautiful Fraser Coast. All our students have an intellectual impairment with many students requiring support across additional disabilities including, autism, physical impairment, vision impairment and hearing impairment.
Our curriculum for Prep though to Year 10 is drawn from the Australian Curriculum, with learning activities designed to provide personalised learning that is age appropriate and meaningful. Students in the Senior Years (year 11 and 12) work towards attainment of their Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) though school-based instruction and opportunities within the local community. Eligible senior students are also able to complete studies leading to a Vocational, Education and Training (VET) Cert 1 qualification.
Our values are embedded in our ways of working which aim to provide all learners with rich and diverse learning experiences. Our school motto “Learning together, growing together” recognises our desire to enable students and staff to reach their full potential in a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community 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 values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

Highly desirable skills and experience;

• Experience in the leadership of curriculum resulting in positive student outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of special education pedagogical practices appropriate to cater to the needs of students with a range of disabilities.
• Build trust and accept where others are at while leading an improvement agenda.
• Build effective teams through a solution focussed, consultative and collaborative approach.
• Actively contribute to shaping a positive school culture.
• Ability to give and receive constructive and developmental feedback.
• Evidence of modelling and setting high standards for student and staff performance.
• Evidence of ability to embed socially just practices in daily school life.

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

• Please attach 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.

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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants