Eoi - Head of Special Education Services (H01)

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Education Full time

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the School
Fernbrooke State School opened in 2017. Since its opening Fernbrooke State School has developed a positive reputation within the local and wider community. There is a strong focus at the school on academics, wellbeing, music and sporting areas. The current student enrolment is 1050, with students from Prep to Year 6. Fernbrooke State School's philosophy is to 'Exceed Expectations'. This means that the students in our learning community will exceed expectations regardless of diversity, location or socio economic status. This is promoted within a supportive community and with the right conditions for learning.
- At Fernbrooke State School, to exceed expectations, we embrace diversity and commitment, we respect excellence, teamwork and innovation to create pathways beyond the present.
- At Fernbrooke State School, to exceed expectations, we will differentiate by knowing this community, academically, socially and emotionally to design opportunities that extend beyond the present.
- At Fernbrooke State School, to exceed expectations, we stimulate curiosity, discovery, critical thinking, cooperation and collaboration within all learning opportunities to extend beyond the present.

About the 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**:

- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 1 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 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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