Deputy Principal (Special Education) - Rosewood State High School - Special Education Program

Education (Organisation site)

Metropolitan South Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Rosewood State High School is seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Principal - Special Education to join our executive leadership team. This pivotal role provides leadership across inclusive education, senior secondary pathways and whole-school improvement, ensuring every student is supported to achieve success from Year 7 through to graduation. This is a temporary full-time position until 25 March 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream 3 /Deputy Principal
• Workplace Location: Ipswich region
• Job ad reference: QLD/MSR697214/26T
• Closing date: 19-Aug-2026
• Yearly salary: $157034 - $159810
• Fortnightly salary: $6019.10 - $6125.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Until 25 March 2027 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Nicole SHERLOCK
• Contact details: 07 5461 9400 Access the National Relay Service

About Us

Rosewood State High School is a growing secondary school located in the historic township of Rosewood, approximately 20 minutes west of Ipswich. With a strong commitment to Achievement, Respect and Effort, our school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed.

Our diverse student community includes students with a range of learning needs, including students with disability and those who benefit from targeted educational support. As a result, inclusive education is a key strategic priority, with a strong focus on ensuring every student has access to high-quality teaching, appropriate adjustments and personalised pathways to success.

The Deputy Principal - Inclusion and Senior Schooling will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including Heads of Department, Coaches, teacher aides and specialist staff, to strengthen inclusive practices across the school. The role also provides strategic leadership of Senior Schooling, ensuring students successfully transition to further education, training or employment through quality QCE, ATAR, QCIA and vocational pathways.

At Rosewood State High School, we value strong partnerships with families, community organisations, industry and tertiary providers to ensure every student is prepared to thrive beyond school.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead the school's inclusive education agenda by ensuring equitable access, participation and achievement for students with diverse learning needs through high-quality inclusive practices.
• Provide strategic leadership of Senior Schooling (Years 10-12), including QCE attainment, ATAR, vocational education and training (VET), school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs), and successful post-school transitions.
• Lead case management processes for students requiring targeted and intensive support, working collaboratively with families, external agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Build the capability of staff to implement evidence-informed inclusive practices, reasonable adjustments and differentiated teaching that improves student engagement, wellbeing and achievement.
• Monitor, analyse and respond to student achievement, engagement, attendance and wellbeing data to drive continuous improvement and successful outcomes for all students.
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, carers, tertiary providers, employers, training organisations, community agencies and regional services to expand pathways and support successful student transitions.
• Support the Principal in implementing the school's strategic priorities, fostering a high-expectations culture and contributing to whole-school improvement through collaborative leadership.
• Deputise for the Principal as required, demonstrating ethical, values-based leadership while promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for students and staff.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSR697214_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB) - Role Description
• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB) - Information Package for Applicants