About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is 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 the Role
The Deputy Principal will complement other Student Services roles in the Darling Downs South West regional office, working closely with regional partners and school leadership teams to deliver outcomes. The position is for the 2025 school year and the role can be based in either Toowoomba, Warwick, Kingaroy or Roma regional offices. Reporting to the Director, Student Services, the Deputy Principal will deliver:
- Leadership and services to improve educational outcomes for students, particularly students with diverse learning needs
- Expert advice to support schools to implement the Department of Education's Inclusive Education Policy
- Support delivery of evidence-based strategies to build more inclusive school learning environments.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work collaboratively to shape strategic thinking to promote and support delivery of inclusive practices in schools
- Analyse and report on key school improvement data
- Build skills and knowledge of school leadership teams in evidence-based strategies required to develop and deliver quality differentiated teaching and learning for students with diverse learning needs, as well as those in accordance with the Disability Standards for Education 2005
- Participate in a network of Principal Advisor Inclusion and support the sharing of practices, specific training programs, resources, problem solving and advice
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have well developed:
- Leadership skills and the ability to build capacity in others, as well as lead change
- Interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships
- Strategic thinking and the ability to make insightful decisions
- Ability to drive accountability and outcomes
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 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the 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.
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).
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