Deputy Principal - Special Education - Morayfield State High School - Special Education Program

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Morayfield State High School in Queensland seeks a Deputy Principal to oversee the Inclusion Team and lead whole-school priorities for SEP/ECDP, with a focus on coaching, case management and strategic leadership in an inclusive learning environment.

You will work with parents, government agencies and community groups to support educational goals, promote restorative practices, and ensure policy compliance. The role requires ethical leadership and a commitment to future-focused planning.

Qualifications

• Lead inclusive teaching approaches through coaching and case management.
• Support the Principal in developing a shared educational vision for SEP or ECDP.
• Demonstrate ethical, values-driven leadership and promote inclusive practices.
• Establish partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community groups.
• Apply strategic, future-focused leadership while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in developing and promoting a shared educational vision for SEP or ECDP, with a focus on quality learning outcomes.
• Lead and mentor Inclusion Coaches, Case Managers and Teacher Aides to implement inclusive practices.
• Champion Restorative Practices and student wellbeing across the school.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with parents, agencies and community groups to support educational goals.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policies while managing resources effectively.

Job description

About the Department of Education:Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.About us:Morayfield State High School is a dynamic and growing secondary school in Moreton Bay, catering to students from Years 7 to 12.Its Special Education Program supports students with diverse learning needs, with a focus on individualised learning, inclusion and helping every student achieve their potential.Your opportunity:This Deputy Principal role has strategic oversight of the Inclusion Team comprising three Inclusion Coaches (no teaching load), six Inclusion Case Managers (2 lines release), and eighteen Teacher Aides.The Deputy Principal portfolio is also responsible for whole school reading strategy, EAL/D, staff wellbeing framework, and whole school Restorative Practices implementation.The successful applicant does not need to have a HOSES background specifically, however, awareness of how to lead an inclusive approach to teaching and learning through coaching and case management is essential.Responsibilities include:Support the Principal in developing and promoting a shared educational vision for the Special Education Program (SEP) or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP), with a focus on achieving quality learning outcomes for all students, and act in the Principal's role when required.Demonstrate ethical, values-driven leadership while promoting socially just and inclusive practices within the school community.Maintain high expectations for student and staff performance and participate in ongoing professional learning and development.Establish and maintain partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and business to support the program and its educational goals.Apply strategic, future-focused leadership while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies, particularly those relating to students with disability, and manage the program's human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources effectively.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role descriptionWe 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.