Deputy Principal (Special Education) - Charters Towers School of Distance Education
Job Details
Position Type
Leadership
School Type
Early childhood
Role Level
Assistant principal
Employment Type
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject Area
Creative Arts
Salary Range
$157,034 - $159,810 per annum
Posted Date
February 25, 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing Date
March 11, 2026
Description
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Charters Towers School of Distance Education is seeking applications for a Deputy Principal (Special Education) to lead the continued development of an inclusive culture that supports equitable participation and success for all students within our community.
Working as part of the school executive team, this role drives staff capability and evidence-based practices to strengthen inclusive education across all phases of learning.
If you are committed to leading inclusive excellence and making a meaningful impact, apply now.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 3 /Deputy PrincipalWorkplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/NQR680145/26TClosing date11-Mar-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personPamela PrichardContact details07 4754 6888Access the National Relay Service
Join Our Community
Our school provides quality education to school-aged children. People choose distance education for their children for a variety of factors. Details on eligibility for studying by distance education are available on our enrolments page.
Our students are spread throughout the state, country and world.
Our school was the first Distance Education school to open in Queensland in 1987 and still leads in the use of technology to enable communication with our students and their tutors. We use traditional means of communication like mail and telephone as well as audio-teleconferencing, video, and the Internet to cross the barriers of distance and create the bonds of a school community. We prepare people for the future.
Your Responsibilities
As the Deputy Principal (Special Education), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to 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.
- Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NQR680145_26T - Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
Role Description