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SalaryWestern Suburbs State Special School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Principal to play a pivotal role in our school. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 15 April 2024 until 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.
About Us:
Western Suburbs State Special School seeks to provide an educational environment which will support students in gaining the necessary skills and confidence to engage happily in the community. The school believes all students have the potential to learn and should be provided appropriate and engaging learning experiences which will support appropriate positive post school pathways for its diverse student cohort.
The school caters to students who have an intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder or multiple impairments. Senior School subjects purposefully provide the necessary functional skills to support students living and accessing their community as well as potentially working within supported or open work placements. I invite you to explore the school's website and trust that you find it informative and useful.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Specific knowledge and expertise around supporting PBL implementation and Zones of Regulation in a Special School context.
- Demonstrated knowledge around Classroom Profiling and the use of Essential Skills for Classroom Management (ESCM).
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of leading the Australian curriculum V9.
- Understanding and demonstrated skills in the use of AAC and Comprehensive Literacy Instruction.
- Leading Complex Case Management in a Special School environment.
- Leading priorities aligned to the school's Annual Implementation Plan.
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. )
