About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Darling Heights State School
People are the heart of our school. They are valued as are the relationships and partnerships we develop. Everybody is empowered, engaged and has agency to explore 'many paths and grow with knowledge". Our ongoing commitment ensures we are a learning village with the core purpose 'every child succeeding".
Our processes are defined and approached through an Instructional Leadership Model. We discuss, design, develop and change our attitudes and approaches in response to community needs. The 'How" of our work lies with the people. We collectively establish the 'What" and the 'Why" of the initiatives we undertake.
An extensive range of programs/initiatives exist and is implemented and undertaken in our school. Our guiding principles are reflected through these inclusive programs and initiatives. One size does not fit all, diversity is embedded and everyone is valued.
Your Opportunity
**As the Deputy Principal (Special Education) you will**:
- Improve the educational outcomes of all students in your school, especially those with disabilities.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
The Deputy Principal (Special Education) reports to the school Principal.
Your Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Assist the Principal to lead the school community through the school special education program (SEP) or early childhood development program (ECDP) to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Deputise for the Principal when required.
- Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.