Deputy Principal - Nursery Road State Special School , Education

Are you an experienced educational leader with a passion for shaping the future of our students and schools? Nursery RoadSpecial School is actively seeking a Deputy Principal for a temporary full-time position for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined. Join us on our mission to provide students with an exceptional education, ensuring that they are well prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MSR545577/24T
Closing date 03-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration A period of 12 months unless otherwise determined
Contact person Sarah Lockwood
Contact details 07 3308 6333
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About Us:
Nursery Road State Special School is a co-educational state school facility providing excellence in education in a friendly and supportive environment. Our school was opened as Mt Gravatt west Special School on 28 July, 1986, to provide educational programs to students with disabilities, particularly students with multiple impairments. Nursery Road State Special is the new name selected by the school community through a community consultation process conducted in 2009.
Our school supports school-age students with high support needs, and very young children with developmental challenges. The student population is drawn from across the south side of Brisbane and maintains a consistent sized school population.
Nursery Road State Special School provides educational programs for students between 5 and 18 years who may have significant delays or impairments in the area of physical, sensory and/or intellectual functioning. In addition a number of our students are diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Our specialisation in educational provision is to provide programs for children and young people with multiple disabilities or with a singe impairment diagnosis coupled with complex and challenging behaviour/health support needs.
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 a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

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 written statement in response to 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.
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