Head of Special Education Services

We are seeking a passionate and committed instructional leader for the position of Head of Department - Special Education Services, locally known as Leader of Learning - Diversity and Inclusion.

Central to this role is promoting an inclusive culture across the school, ensuring equity and excellence for students with disability, and leading high-quality teaching practices and adjustments in line with relevant legislation and policy expectations.

Apply now to join a team dedicated to meaningful inclusion and exceptional student outcomes.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Ae:

Murrumba State Secondary College is located in a beautiful part of Brisbane's northern suburbs, with easy access to the thriving Brisbane City, the relaxing foreshores of Moreton Bay or the endless beaches of the Sunshine Coast.

The College opened in 2012 and has rapidly become the school of first choice in the Murrumba Downs area. Our College features world class learning programs, delivered in impressive and expansive new facilities, and a wide range of innovative learning technologies.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead the development of staff capability to plan for and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with a disability, ensuring alignment with College and QCAA procedures;
• Provide instructional leadership of and engage in the design, delivery and review of target and intensive teaching supports;
• Support Leaders of Learning and classroom teachers to review curriculum and learning to ensure that ALL students are able to access and engage;
• Lead the design, delivery and review of Individualised Curriculum Plans (ICPs)and Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) including capacity building of case managers, Leaders of Learning and classroom teachers;
• Lead case management staff for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments;
• Work collaboratively with the College middle leadership, executive leadership teams and regional personnel in the management of Complex Case Management students to review support need, implement support programs and implement and review supports;
• Support the capacity building of Leaders of Learning, classroom teachers, teacher aides and other school staff through access specialist services, professional development and supports as needed;
• Participate in school decision making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school vision, goals and planning;
• Implement, coordinate and review school-wide systems to monitor students with disability and record NCCD, including internal referral systems and processes;
• Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies and community groups to support students with a disability
• Work collaboratively and proactively with the school middle and executive leadership teams to support the investigation of behaviour incidents for substantial and extensive students with a disability and design, implement and review behaviour and social/emotional support strategies for these students

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.