Head of Special Services

1 week ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time
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 Glenwood State School

Located in a stunning rural area, Glenwood provides a world class education to students ranging from Prep to Year 6, and currently provide access to a Playgroup program onsite to connect with families prior to formal schooling.

We also offer transition programs for our Year 6 students entering our local secondary schools, in both Maryborough and Gympie.

Every day our students strive to achieve their goals by engaging in exciting curriculum activities to meet individual learning needs, crafted by a dedicated and skilled staff.

We are focussed on delivering the Australian Curriculum, and professionally connect with our State and North Coast Region focus on Every Student Succeeding.

Our staff is committed to delivering a consistent and enriching program that develops student's skills, knowledge and talents so that they may achieve their ambitions, realise their goals and unique qualities as individuals.

About the Role

As the Glenwood Cluster Head of Special Education Services, you will provide curriculum leadership in Inclusion, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Curriculum adjustments and effective pedagogies, NCCD and fostering quality learning outcomes for all student.

The role has a focus on promoting equity and excellence for ALL students inclusive of students with disabilities and Giftedness.

You will nurture positive relationships within and beyond the school community, ensuring effective support and adjustments for ALL students inclusive of students with disabilities and Giftedness based on relevant legislation and policies.

The 2024 role allocation is 3 days Inclusive Multi-Tiered classroom support at Glenwood State School, 1 day at Gunalda State School and 1 day Cluster HOSES Administration support of Glenwood State School, (Base), Gunalda State School, Gundiah State School, Theebine State School and Kilkivan State School.


As the Head of Special Education Services, you will:

  • focus on educational leadership, participating in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
- develop the quality of teaching and learning
- nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply

  • Attach a resume (2page 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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