Are you looking to promote an inclusive culture and practices within school communities to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability?

If so, Andergrove State School have a fantastic opportunity to join their team as the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) on a full-time temporary basis, until 12 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

If you would like to have a positive influence on our school community, apply below.

Job details

About Andergrove State School

The Positive Behaviour School ethos has been strongly embedded in our school culture for a number of years. Our students develop values of tolerance, understanding and personal responsibility as part of our strong focus on making positive behaviour choices. The three rules of always be a learner, always be respectful and always be safe are constantly reinforced and expected.

We believe that children come to our school to learn, to be safe and to be happy.  All we do aims to satisfy this expectation.  Learning is our core business.   We aim to assist individual students to continuously develop their knowledge, skills and abilities within a supportive and caring school environment.

Andergrove State School recognises that everyone within our community has rights and responsibilities.  Every individual's actions should ensure that another's rights are acknowledged by their own responsible behaviour. Children are expected to give their best effort, obey school rules, be neatly groomed & dressed, show respect for authority and be considerate & tolerant of others. Positive behaviours such as good manners, courtesy and diligence are encouraged and recognised.

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• 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.
• Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.

At Andergrove we believe that children come to our school to learn, to be safe and to be happy. All we do aims to satisfy this expectation. Learning is our core business. We aim to assist individual students to continuously develop their knowledge, skills and abilities within a supportive and caring school environment. You will become part of this dynamic team.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CQR637809_25T - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants