Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Closing date
6 November 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
112.3
25.4 teaching · 86.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
6.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
157
Indigenous students
13%
Language other than English
38%
Girls vs boys
39 girls · 118 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gladys Newton School is proud to be a centre of excellence, creating opportunities for success for students aged 4–18 years with intellectual and physical disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The school provides personalised and intensive support for students with complex learning, communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
At Gladys Newton School, we recognise that staff and students who feel safe, supported and have a strong sense of belonging are better able to achieve their goals. Priorities include English, Mathematics, Career and Enterprise, and Physical Education and Health. Across all areas, planning and improvement cycles are guided by quantitative and qualitative evidence.
The school has safe, secure and spacious grounds with well-established gardens and shady playground areas. We offer a wide range of specialised facilities and learning environments, including custom-designed playgrounds, a gymnasium, an indoor heated pool, a health club, a work skills room, a library/resource centre, a bicycle track, a Mini-Woolies, a multi-sensory environment, and the interactive Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.
Gladys Newton School has embraced its shared vision of “Educating for a brighter future” across all aspects of its operation. Our commitment to achieving our purpose and priorities is strengthened b…