Overview
Western Cape College is seeking a dedicated and passionate leader to join our team on a temporary basis. As the Deputy Principal (Special Education), you will enact our vision of all students succeeding through high quality inclusive education. You will work with staff across our campuses to support our students and nurture positive relationships among students, teachers, parents, the community and stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About The College
The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6) and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility in Weipa. Each campus is set in its own cultural, social and geographical environment on the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland. As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education. Our vision is for all young people to be well prepared for their futures with skills to progress on their chosen pathway.
For more information about working at Western Cape College, check out our website. To experience Weipa, applicants are encouraged to view the Weipa YouTube clip.
About The Role
As the Deputy Principal (Special Education), you will be an active member of the College Leadership team and will play a vital role in improving educational outcomes, developing teaching quality, and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders. The College structure provides access to specialist support in leadership, teaching and learning, and business activities including finance, facilities and payroll. You will report to the Primary and Secondary Principals and have responsibility for the following:
* Lead the College inclusion journey enacting the vision of every child succeeding through high quality inclusive education across K-12 at both the Mapoon and Weipa campuses.
* Build the capability of team members to deliver quality teaching practices across Weipa Primary, Secondary and Mapoon campuses for all students with disabilities.
* Lead the collaboration of teaching teams to ensure students are engaged and improving in their learning.
* Lead identified College-wide systems that ensure students are supported in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies – e.g. College NCCD system.
* Lead the coordination of and access to departmental support staff and external agencies to maximise student and staff support across the College.
* Lead NDIS service providers implementing therapies at school processes.
* Collaborate with the leadership team and student wellbeing teams to facilitate levels of support for all students.
* Form positive partnerships with parents, DoE and external service providers for the benefit of all students.
* Lead professional learning for all staff in inclusive education.
* Enact the explicit improvement agenda of Western Cape College and State Schooling.
* Understand the legislation and policies that impact schooling, especially in relation to students with disability.
* Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of Inclusion to achieve goals.
How to Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
* Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Occupational group Education & Training
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries: Government Administration
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