Mount Ommaney Special School is a purpose-built special school in Brisbane’s western corridor where staff make a genuine difference in students’ lives every day. Our warm, supportive and highly collaborative team is backed by strong leadership, practical support and clear systems. We value positive partnerships with families and a culture grounded in high expectations, care, professionalism and teamwork. With exciting growth and major infrastructure improvements ahead, Mount Ommaney is a place where staff feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best work.

Job details

At Mount Ommaney Special School, we are looking for a teacher who brings calm, consistency and genuine care to every interaction. The role requires patience, emotional steadiness and a deep belief in the dignity, potential and capability of every student. Our students present with complex cognitive, communication and regulation needs, so the ability to remain composed, relational and reflective is essential. We value educators who work collaboratively, communicate respectfully, respond to behaviour with understanding, and create safe, structured and engaging environments where students can experience success every day.

Why Mount Ommaney Special School?
At Mount Ommaney Special School, you will:

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of students with complex and diverse needs.
• Work within a highly supportive, collaborative and skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Be backed by strong leadership, mentoring and practical wellbeing support.
• Develop specialist expertise in inclusive education, regulation and behaviour support.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Experience purposeful, rewarding work where student growth is celebrated every day.

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://mtommaneyspecs.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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

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