About this job
About Southport State High School
Our school is a centre for secondary education that is focused on personal excellence for all students.
We have a proud tradition of being a supportive and caring community that delivers outstanding educational training and opportunities for all students.
We strive constantly to create a relational environment in which a commitment to personal excellence flourishes. We offer students the opportunity to accelerate, be challenged and to find a pathway that will ensure success. We develop and foster leadership and personal growth to complement the academic, artistic, technical and sporting opportunities that our school provides.
We welcome you to our school community and a culture in which we believe that every student can thrive and excel and thank you for entrusting Southport State High School with your child's education.
About the Role
As the Deputy Principal (Special Education) you 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.
- Assist the Principal to lead the school community through the school special education program (SEP)to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Deputise for the Principal when required.
- Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
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).
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