Deputy Principal (Special Education) - Redland District Special School

Job Reference QLD/MSR671745/25T

Closing date December 9, 2025

Location Brisbane - South

Contact

07 3488 6333

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the School

Redland District Special School which is located in Thornlands and close to beautiful Moreton Bay. Thornlands is about 40 minutes from the heart of Brisbane and surrounded by koala bushland and the sea. Our school provides a safe and supportive environment for students with disabilities to learn. Students access the Australian Curriculum which is differentiated to their learning needs. All students have Personalised Learning Plans that articulate individualised goals designed in conjunction with parents appropriate to the students learning needs.

About the Role

As Deputy Principal at Redland District Special School, you will play a key role in shaping senior schooling for students in years 10-12 with complex needs. You will work alongside a passionate leadership team to drive innovation, embed evidence-based practices, and ensure all students are supported to achieve their full potential.

Your Responsibilities

As the Deputy Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to implement evidence-based teaching and learning programs.
• Analyse and utilise student data to drive continuous improvement, inform personalised learning strategies, and monitor student progress.
• Support and promote a positive school culture through Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), and trauma-informed practices (Reboot).
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff, fostering a professional learning community that is collaborative, reflective, and focused on student outcomes.
• Contribute to whole-school planning and decision-making, ensuring that initiatives align with the school's vision and values.
• Champion inclusive practices, ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students, staff, and the wider school community.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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

MSR671745_25T - Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf

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