About this job
Who we are:
Mornington Island State School is a Kindy to Year 10 campus located in the township of Gununa, within the Wellesley Island Group in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Mornington Island is the largest of the North Wellesley Islands and is located approximately 125km north-west of Burketown, 200km west of Karumba and 444km from Mount Isa. The Mornington Shire spans twenty-one islands, covering an area of 1,248 square kilometres. The community is rich in culture, language, and connection to Country. Our school works in close partnership with families and community to ensure education is meaningful, relevant, and connected to students' lives. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging, where every student is supported to succeed.
In 2025, our school was recognised with a regional award for excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. We continue to strengthen our practice, building staff capability through High Performance Teams, consistent pedagogical approaches and a strong focus on improvement
About the Role:
The Deputy Principal Inclusion will:
- Improve the educational outcomes of all students in your school, especially those with disabilities.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
The Deputy Principal (Special Education) reports to the school Principal.
Key Capabilities
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Strong instructional leadership, particularly in Inclusion
- Ability to lead school improvement and change aligned to strategic priorities
- Effective management of curriculum, assessment and reporting processes
- Capacity to build positive relationships with community and embed cultural responsiveness
- Proven ability to lead and develop staff in a collaborative, high-expectations environment
What We Offer
- A supportive, high-performing leadership team
- Strong community partnerships
- Access to high-quality coaching and professional development
- The opportunity to lead meaningful improvement in a unique remote context
- Subsided housing and remote incentives
This is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring or experienced leader committed to making a difference.
Thaldi bana merri - Come and learn
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
- A 2-page response to the How you will be assessedsection 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.