An exciting opportunity exists at Coomera State Special School for a Deputy Principal to come and be part of a fun and dynamic leadership team.

This is a temporary full-time position for six months, unless otherwise determined.

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Coomera State Special School

Coomera State Special School supports learners across years Prep to Year 12 in the growing area of Coomera. With a purpose statement of ‘Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of ‘Best in Class, ‘EveryOne Matters', Kindness Always' and ‘Seriously Playful'.

Aligned to these values, the vision for the school supports the following statements -

• A culture of high expectations with a strong belief that every student can learn when provided with a dynamic and fun learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students
• Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) are our signature pedagogies used to enact the Australian Curriculum
• Intentional collaborative practices, data-based decision making and feedback is the way of working for all staff
• Strong commitment to family and community engagement is a key focus of the school

Your opportunity

The Deputy Principal will drive a collaborative culture of learning and supporting middle leaders, teachers, and support staff to best meet the needs of our students, through a culture of collegial engagement and feedback. They will work collaboratively with the Principal in leading staff to develop their knowledge and skills to drive school improvement, focusing on improving student outcomes.

As a lead learner, strong relational capability is required to build positive relationships between students, staff and the wider school community. They will have well developed strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to our school improvement agenda with strong organisational skills.

Experience as a Deputy Principal with proven leadership skills is preferred, particularly in managing large, diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and implement the pedagogical frameworks of Comprehensive Literacy and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). Additionally, experience in supporting students with complex communication needs using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is essential, with evidence of impact on improving student outcomes.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.