Deputy Principal - New Special School at Ipswich West

Permanent

job

recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/MSR688209/26P

Closing date May 21, 2026

Location Ipswich region

Status

Permanent

Contact

0404 306 422

About this job

Who We Are:

A new special school is being delivered to relieve enrolment pressure at Ipswich West Special School.

The special school, co-located with Leichhardt State School, will increase special schooling capacity and provide enrolment relief in the local school network.

The first stage of the new primary special school is scheduled to open in Term 1 2027.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This role requires a strong instructional leader with deep knowledge of teaching students with disability and complex support needs, and the ability to drive consistent, high-quality pedagogy across the primary years.

A key focus of the role will be supporting successful transitions into Prep through strong partnerships with families, early childhood providers and support services, while establishing responsive and developmentally appropriate practices that set students up for success from the outset.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead the development of aligned systems for curriculum, assessment, behaviour and wellbeing
• Embed evidence-based practices, including structured literacy approaches
• Use coaching, data-informed decision making and disciplined improvement cycles to strengthen teaching practice
• Build staff capability and foster a strong, collaborative culture from the ground up
• Support inclusive practices within a co-located model, creating meaningful opportunities for shared learning and participation with the partner school
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and operational capability
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, families and support agencies
• Show resilience, adaptability and initiative within a foundation school setting

The successful applicant will be committed to building collective efficacy, fostering trust and ensuring every student experiences a safe, respectful and high-quality learning environment.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role desCription.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

Application Downloads

MSR688209_26P Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf

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