Deputy Principal — Special Education Leader

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Currumbin Community Special School is seeking a Deputy Principal to support the Principal in delivering a high-quality educational program for students aged 5–17 with complex needs. You will lead ethically and professionally, model inclusive practices, and help sustain Positive Behaviour Support and AAC strategies across the school.

The role requires experience in a special school setting, a deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum reading content, and the ability to build staff expertise

Qualifications

• Experience in a special school setting with students who have complex behaviours and disabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of Reading through the Australian Curriculum.
• Ability to build staff expertise for students with disabilities.
• Experience sustaining Positive Behaviour Support and Augmentative and Alternative Communication practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in shaping and communicating a shared educational vision focused on 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.

Skills

Special school leadership

Reading through Australian Curriculum

Behaviour support

Job description

Currumbin Community Special School is seeking a Deputy Principal to support the Principal in delivering a high-quality educational program for students aged 5–17 with complex needs. You will lead ethically and professionally, model inclusive practices, and help sustain Positive Behaviour Support and AAC strategies across the school.

The role requires experience in a special school setting, a deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum reading content, and the ability to build staff expertise