Principal (Level 7) - Western Suburbs State Special School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Suburbs State Special School in Brisbane, Australia, seeks a permanent Principal to lead teaching and learning for students with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. You will set a shared vision, foster an inclusive culture, and collaborate with families, agencies and industry to improve outcomes.

Reporting to the School Supervisor, you will drive professional development and ethical leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership.
• Ability to lead improvement in teaching and learning.
• Strong collaboration with families and community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the department's vision and drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Build productive partnerships with parents, government agencies and community organisations to improve student outcomes.

Job description

An opportunity exists for an experienced and committed educational leader to take on the permanent role of Principal and lead the Western Suburbs State Special School community towards improved outcomes and continued growth.

As Principal, you will provide strategic, values-based leadership and work collaboratively with students, staff, families and the broader community to develop and implement a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for every student. You will lead with integrity and purpose, establishing high expectations for student achievement, staff performance and professional practice.

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.

Your Opportunity

You will be responsible for delivering the department's vision and driving continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning. This includes creating a positive and inclusive school culture, embedding socially just practices and nurturing strong relationships across the school community.

A key component of the role will be building productive partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for students. You will foster a collaborative environment where staff are supported to engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, while encouraging innovation and high-quality educational practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead with strong ethical and moral purpose, inspire others and bring people together around a shared vision. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's direction, strengthening its connections with the community and ensuring students are supported to achieve their best.

Reporting to the School Supervisor, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution through strong educational leadership, purposeful partnerships and a commitment to improving outcomes for all students.

Please see the attached Role Description for a full list of responsibilities for this role.

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.

Occupational group

Education & Training