EOI - Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Norfolk Island Central School - Special Education Program

4 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

*This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the School

Norfolk Island Central School, the island's sole educational institution, is located 1,400 km east of Nambucca Heads in the South Pacific. The school serves as a vital part of the community, offering a safe, family-friendly environment for students to grow and thrive despite the island's unique challenges. Our motto, "Play the Game," emphasizes values of respect, responsibility, resilience, and honesty, while fostering a broad curriculum that includes academic, sporting, and cultural experiences. The school upholds Norfolk Island's rich traditions, incorporating Norf'k Language and Culture into its programs and organizing a cultural camp for Year 9 students. Staff work with dedication to improve educational outcomes, focusing on collaborative practices, leadership, and data-driven strategies to support both students and the community.

About the Role

As the Head of Special Education Services, you will promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability. You will be responsible for developing and supporting high-quality teaching and implementing appropriate adjustments in line with relevant legislation and policies. This position reports directly to the Principal.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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.

Demonstrated capacity to build authentic connections with students, parents, and community to strengthen a culture of productive educational partnerships to enhance learning, wellbeing, attendance, and engagement for all students.

Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students with disability.

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.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).

Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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

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.

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*



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