Head of Special Education Services

8 hours ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

(Image sourced from Kedron State High School) **About our school**: At Kedron State High School, we believe in optimising wellbeing and learning, whilst driving the constant pursuit of academic excellence. We do this by providing a safe, supportive, inclusive and enriching learning environment, where all students are constantly surrounded by possibility and opportunity.Our school culture is driven by our motto 'To Strive is to Shine" which compels all students and staff to do their best in all school endeavours. We inspire and encourage students to Strive to meet challenges and follow their passions with the same levels of determination, resilience and effort each and every day. With this learning, students are also taught to Shine with dignity and humility through their actions and demonstrate the honourable qualities of being honest, trustworthy, fair, compassionate and decent human beings. **Your role**: As the Head of Special Education Services you will have responsibility for the following: - Lead the school special education unit or special education developmental unit teachers, students and stakeholders to develop, 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. - Are active participants in life-long learning and ongoing professional development. - Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups. - Are 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 For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description. **Interested? To apply**: - Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) - Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description. 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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