Deputy Principal

1 week ago


Toowoomba, Australia Education Full time

**About Us**:
Welcome to the community of Toowoomba West Special School (incorporating Toowoomba West Early Childhood Development Program). Wecater for students who require significant adaptations to access learning through a high level of individualised programming by specialist teachers.

**About the Role**:
Responsibilities within this role include, but are not limited to:

- Assist the Principal to lead the school community 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.
- e.mbed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
- Manage resources to achieve goals.

Knowledge and skills in the following areas would be of benefit (not limited to):

- Pedagogy - explicit instruction; intensive interaction; Positive Behaviour for Learning
- Understanding of cognitive function and developmental milestones
- Case management/Response to Intervention

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to Apply**:
Provide a current CV (last 2 years).
Also a 2 page written response to the following (must be current examples - last 2 yrs):
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- Provide an example of where you have had direct impact on the learning outcomes for an individual student who was at risk of not achieving.
- Provide an example of your leadership - describe your leadership style, strategies you implemented, outcomes you achieved, impact on adults.
- Provide an example of community engagement - How have you engaged with the school community? The wider community? What have been the benefits?

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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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