Deputy Principal

7 months ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

**About Us**:
We are proud to be a Queensland State Special School that provides learning experiences that are highly adapted and individualised for students with complex educational needs in a safe, supportive and caring environment.
We provide educational programs from Prep to Grade 12 for students residing from Maroochydore to Pelican Waters and west to Beerwah.

**About the Role**:
**As the Deputy Principal you will**:

- Implement the school's strategic plan and vision
- Develop and implement effective processes to improve the educational outcomes of all students
- Support implementation of innovative teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
- Support the development and maintenance of a safe and supportive school environment

Through development of staff knowledge in curriculum, pedagogy, communication and wellbeing, Currimundi Special School aims to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment for students, staff and the wider community. Through effective partnerships, students are provided with the opportunities to reach their potential as they progress through the school.
As the Deputy Principal you will have responsibility for the following:

- Support every student to engage in learning in a safe and supportive environment
- Provide support for students with complex disabilities to support engagement in learning.
- Support implementation of Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework (7-10) (CARF) with fidelity
- Monitor and implement plans to support student behaviour and wellbeing
- Commit to the development of every staff member through delivery of innovative professional development, coaching, staff induction and medical training
- Support secondary workforce (teachers and teacher aides) to implement school-wide curriculum, behaviour and communication expectations
- Support the effective governance and organisation of the school through implementation of effective timetabling, rosters. HSW and departmental procedures
- Lead school priorities (curriculum, PBL, Communication and wellbeing)
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders (internal and external) to support positive student 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 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

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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