AddressWe are seeking applications for a Deputy Principal (Special Education, who will lead a dynamic Inclusive Practices team.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 03 June 2024 until 13 September 2024, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Pimpama State Secondary College
Pimpama State Secondary College is an exciting place to work and learn with highly dedicated, professional and innovative staff. Our students are kind, creative and focussed on improvement and achievement. We value parents and carers as partners in their child's education and know that working in collaboration with families sets our young people up for their greatest success.
About You
Pimpama State Secondary College is seeking an energetic leader to lead the Inclusive Practices team. In this role you will work with staff, students, parents, stakeholders and outside agencies to engage our students with disabilities. The Deputy Principal (Inclusive Practices) role requires a leader who is dynamic, agile and committed to success for every student.
Your Role
As a Deputy Principal (Inclusive Practices), you will:
- Assist the Principal to lead the school community through the school Special Education Program (SEP) or early childhood development program (ECDP) 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.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Lead and assist with the implementation of intensive interventions and support programs aligned with tier 3 support strategies through a disability-informed lens.
- Build capability of inclusive practices across the college.
- Active participation in the development and implementation of the school improvement priorities and improvement strategies (AIP 2024) aligned to the DoE Equity and Excellence.
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.
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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
