About this job
About the Department
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 the School
Rockhampton North Special School is committed to implementing the Australian Curriculum Version 9 through an integrated Project-Based Learning approach.
We prioritise the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, ensuring all students understand and engage with expected behaviours. Our passionate staff is committed to helping every student succeed. Our current priorities include:
- Building Practice Excellence: We support staff in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
- Building Communities: We foster strong, collaborative teams through a High-Performance Team model that promotes cooperation, care, and courage.
About the Role
As Deputy Principal, you will lead the management of all student support matters, including complex case management, healthcare plans, and personal care needs.
Your knowledge of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) will help you create a positive and supportive school environment. You will collaborate closely with staff and the wider school community to enhance the learning experience for all students. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for driving change and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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).
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