Norris Road State School is known for its welcoming, friendly, and collegial culture. Staff genuinely enjoy working together and support one another both professionally and personally. Our students are warm, respectful, curious, and represent a beautifully diverse mix of cultural backgrounds, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment. The schools' culture is warm, inclusive culture with supportive, staff and respectful, curious, culturally diverse students. We foster a culture where every team member's voice is valued. collaboration is the norm, and teachers work closely across year levels and support teams. We are currently seeking a Prep - Year 6 Special Education teacher to join our team.

Job details

With a significant proportion of students with disabilities, the Inclusion Teacher role is both meaningful and professionally rewarding, offering many opportunities to make a tangible difference. The position will be predominately working in our Prep as an Inclusion teacher.

Why Norris Road State School?

Norris Road State School has a warm, inclusive culture with supportive, collegial staff and respectful, curious, culturally diverse students. Staff value a close-knit team built on collaboration, shared expertise, and mutual respect.

The successful applicant will be:

• 💞 Empathetic, learner-centred, and relationship-driven - able to build trusting connections with students, families, and colleagues.
• 🧩 Collaborative and open-minded - committed to working as part of a tight-knit, supportive team.
• 🔄 Flexible, reflective, and proactive - able to tailor supports, adapt instructional approaches, and respond to diverse student needs.
• 📊 Data-informed and goal-oriented - capable of using evidence to guide inclusive planning and personalised learning pathways.
• 🗣️ An advocate for inclusion - confident in promoting equitable access, participation, and success for all learners.

Skills and experience that highly regarded

• 📘 Has experience in inclusive education across P-6 settings
• 🧠 Strong understanding of diverse learning needs, including supporting students with disabilities 
• 🤝 Capable of collaborating with teachers, teacher aides, specialists, and families to develop ICPs, differentiated practices, and targeted interventions
• 🏗️ Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support and inclusive pedagogical frameworks
• 💬 Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on collegiality and shared problem solving

What We Offer

• 🤝 High levels of collegial support from our Inclusion Team, classroom teachers, Heads of Department, and school leaders
• 🧠 Opportunities to be deeply involved in collaborative decision-making
• 🌱 Strong induction processes and mentoring for new staff
• 🌟 Opportunities to lead or support school initiatives aligned with inclusion, wellbeing, or cultural responsiveness

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 Norris Road State School website here.

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

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

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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