Deputy Principal (Special Education) - Red Hill Special School

Job Reference QLD/MNR562252/24T
Closing date May 20, 2024
Location Brisbane - North
Type Full-Time / Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact (07) 3097 3888

About this job

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Red Hill Special School

Welcome to Red Hill Special School; a Queensland Department of Education and Training school campus where quality teaching provides great learning opportunities. Located just five kilometres from the Brisbane GPO, we provide highly adapted and individualised programs for children and students with complex educational needs.

The guiding principle for our school is all children have an inalienable right to an education. We achieve this aim through caring and professional staff members offering a curriculum which caters for all ability groups, taking into consideration their range of individual needs and abilities. Our programs cater for children and students from birth through to school leaving age. Our friendly staff work as a collaborative team to provide the most appropriate and beneficial learning experiences possible.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.
  • Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
  • Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
  • Be futures oriented and strategic.
  • Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students with disability.
  • Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the SEP/ECDP to achieve goals.

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.