Head of Special Services

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time
This temporary, full-time position will commence 8 July 2024 until 13 December 2024, with the possibility of extension.
About the Department

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 the School

Our school is located just 18kms north of Brisbane CBD in the suburb of Bald Hills, well know for its leafy green streets and bushland surrounds.

Our friendly school has a variety of diverse and rich cultural backgrounds.
About the Role
As the Head of Special Education Services, you will have an Equity and Excellence lens when leading your portfolio to:

  • Lead the school Inclusion Portfolio, develop teachers, students and stakeholders to articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.
  • Be an active participant in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
  • Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
  • Be futures oriented and strategic.
  • Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students with disability.
  • Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the unit to achieve goals.
While the Head of Special Education reports to the Principal, you will closely collaborate with the school Leadership Team.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:

  • Attach a resume (3page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written response (2page maximum) to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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