Head of Special Education Services

2 days ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

Glenmore State School is seeking a Head of Special Education Services to join the team.

Lead inclusive education and student support as Head of Special Education Services at Glenmore State School, Rockhampton.

Join our dedicated team in 2026 and be part of a supportive school community that strives "To be the Best we can Be."

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 Are:

Glenmore State School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. Our school community is proud of its strong culture of care, collaboration, and high expectations, built around our values of being Respectful, Responsible Learners.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As Head of Special Education Services (HOSES), you will lead a committed and skilled team of teachers and teacher aides to ensure all students have access to quality, differentiated teaching and learning. This role provides the opportunity to champion inclusive education practices across Prep to Year 6, supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth within a dynamic, evidence-based framework.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
  • Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
  • Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.
  • Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

Demonstrate strong leadership in inclusive education, data-informed decision-making, staff capability building, and the ability to work collaboratively within the administration and support teams to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

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 written statement in response to 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.

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