Calamvale Special School, located in Brisbane's south, provides high-quality, individualised learning for students from Prep to Year 12 with diverse and complex needs. We are seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team and support students to achieve meaningful learning outcomes.

Job details

Calamvale Special School offers a warm, inclusive, and high-performing environment where staff are supported to grow, collaborate, and make meaningful impact. We are seeking educators who bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a student-centred mindset, along with an understanding of disability or a strong willingness to learn. Our school is deeply committed to building the capability of our staff in alignment with our community values, and we provide a wide range of support mechanisms to ensure new team members feel welcomed and confident in their roles. 

Whether you are new to teaching or new to special education, our extensive Beginning and Early Career Teacher Program ensures you are well supported as you develop your practice. As a PB4L school with highly collaborative teams, we take a holistic, learner-centred approach grounded in courage, love, and a strong belief in every student's potential. At Calamvale, we create opportunities for learners to Engage, Relate, and Communicate in a nurturing, safe environment —empowering connected, confident, and joyful learners every day. 

Why Calamvale Special School?

• A welcoming, inclusive school community with strong support structures for new and experienced staff.
• Extensive Beginning and Early Career Teacher Program, ideal for those new to teaching or special education.
• Highly collaborative, high-performing teams with a strong PB4L culture.
• Ongoing professional learning and capability-building aligned to school and community values.
• A holistic, student-centred approach that empowers learners to Engage, Relate, and Communicate in a safe, nurturing environment.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit https://calamvalespecialschool.eq.edu.au/

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

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