EOI - Deputy Principal - Special Education - Yeppoon State High School - Special Education Program

Queensland Department of Education; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeppoon State High School in Queensland is seeking an experienced Deputy Principal to lead the Special Education Program (SEP) and support students with disabilities, First Nations students, and health needs. You will oversee a leadership team of about 10 teachers and 20+ teacher-aides, guide school improvement, and uphold ethical leadership while deputising for the Principal when required.

The role is a full-time temporary appointment and invites Expressions of Interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Special Education Program (SEP) and Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP).
• Influence school planning and improvement priorities to enhance learning outcomes.
• Uphold ethical and values-based leadership and support a positive school culture.

Job description

EOI - Deputy Principal - Special Education - Yeppoon State High School - Special Education Program

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

At YSHS, the role of Deputy Principal - Special Education supports the educational outcomes of Students with Disabilities, First Nations students, Students with specialist health needs and students in Out-of-Home care. The Deputy leads a team comprising of approx. 10 teachersand 20+ teacher-aides.

This role offers the opportunity to combine educational leadership with specialist knowledge to influence practice and make a meaningful difference across the school community.

This position is offered on a full-time temporary basisfrom 15 March 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

Founded in 1969, Yeppoon State High School is a coeducational secondary public school for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and is located on the Capricorn Coast, 30 minutes by ferryfrom Great Keppel Island.

The school site is 14 hectare's and is well laid out with mature trees and gardens that offer outdoor eating areas and shaded spaces. In addition to 70 classrooms the school also has a library, two ovals, two sport and assembly halls, performing arts centre, music rooms, art rooms, two hospitalityand manual arts centres, trade training centre, health hub, agricultural farm, five science laboratories, tuckshop and administration centre.

All teaching staff are fully qualified and share in the school's values of spirit, teamwork, accountability, respect and safety. Students are also supported by our Guidance Officers, Chaplain, Youth Support Workers, Nurse, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Vocational Education and Pathways Coordinator.

Your opportunity:

As Deputy Principal (Special Education), you will assist the Principal to lead the school community through the Special Education Program (SEP) or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP), contributing to a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.

You will lead and support staff to maintain high standards of professional practice and student performance, while contributing to school planning and improvement priorities. You will promote equitable and socially just practices and help foster a school culture that supports the diverse needs of students.

As a member of the school leadership team, you will establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, families, community members and other stakeholders. You will uphold the deputy principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral leadership role and contribute to a positive and respectful school environment.

You will also deputise for the Principal when required, providing leadership and supporting the effective operation of the school.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.