Deputy Principal - New Special School at Ipswich West
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
21 May 2026
Posted 7 May 2026
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Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
The New Special School collocated with Leichhardt State School is seeking a highly capable Deputy Principal to co-lead the establishment of a new, high-performing special school, working in close partnership with the Principal to build a cohesive, inclusive and future-focused Prep to Year 6 learning community.
Apply now to help shape an innovative and inclusive school environment from the ground up.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationIpswich regionJob ad referenceQLD/MSR688209/26PClosing date21-May-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personRenae SomervilleContact details0404 306 422Access the National Relay Service
Who We Are:
A new special school is being delivered to relieve enrolment pressure at Ipswich West Special School.
The special school, co-located with Leichhardt State School, will increase special schooling capacity and provide enrolment relief in the local school network.
The first stage of the new primary special school is scheduled to open in Term 1 2027.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
This role requires a strong instructional leader with deep knowledge of teaching students with disability and complex support needs, and the ability to drive consistent, high-quality pedagogy across the primary years.
A key focus of the role will be supporting succ…