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About us:
Currumbin Community Special School is a modern, purpose built, special school; catering for Queensland students from 5-17 years of age.
Students with a diagnosed moderate to severe intellectual disability and possibly additional disabilities of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, vision impairment, hearing impairment and physical impairment are eligible to apply for enrolment.
Your opportunity:
The role is suitable for a person who has a depth of experience in a special school setting working with students with complex behaviours and disabilities.
It is highly desirable for the applicant to have an extensive knowledge of Reading through the Australian Curriculum and demonstrate capability in building staff expertise for students with disabilities.
Additionally, the applicant will be responsible for sustaining and strengthening the Positive Behaviour Support and Alternative Augmentative Communication practices already embedded across the school.




Responsibilities include: Support the Principal in shaping and communicating a shared educational vision focused on achieving quality learning outcomes for all students.
Fulfil the duties of Principal when required to ensure continued school leadership.
Demonstrate ethical, values-based and skilled leadership in the role of Deputy Principal.
Foster socially just and equitable practices as part of everyday school life.
Establish and maintain high expectations for the performance of students and staff. Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 2-page written statement in response to 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.

📌 Deputy Principal - Currumbin Community Special School (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast