Slade Point State School and Mackay Central State School are seeking a Head of Special Education Services to join the team.

In this role, you will work across both schools to promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community, ensuring equity and excellence for students with disability.

You will also develop and support high-quality teaching and appropriate adjustments for students with disability, in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.

Job details

About the Department 

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.  

About the Schools 

Slade Point State School is a supportive, family-oriented Prep to Year 6 school located near the stunning Lamberts Beach on Mackay's eastern peninsula. Known for its inclusive practices, strong community connections and commitment to student success, the school offers a rewarding environment for educators. With a focus on collaboration, innovation and professional growth, Slade Point is an ideal place for teachers who want to make a meaningful impact.

Mackay Central State School is a vibrant, multicultural Prep to Year 6 school committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and inclusive education. With high expectations and a focus on the whole child, our dedicated staff deliver a rich curriculum and strong support for every learner. Applicants will join a collaborative, community-minded team that values innovation, high standards and meaningful student outcomes.

Your Opportunity 

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.
• Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies.

The Head of Special Education reports to the Principal.

Your Responsibilities 

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

• 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR643651_25P - Role Description (PDF, 242KB)
  Role Description