Tannum Sands State High School is seeking a passionate Head of Special Education Services to lead inclusive practices and drive strong learning outcomes for students with a disability. You'll champion curriculum and inclusion strategies, ensure compliance with legislation and policy, and build meaningful connections with families and the community.

Join a supportive team making a real difference. Apply now!

Job details

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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 School 

Tannum Sands State High School is a young and vibrant school with a strong reputation for quality education and a clear focus on the future. Built on the values of respect, responsibility and excellence, every member of our community plays a part in upholding these standards. As a new staff member, you will join a positive and supportive team with a strong teaching focus and a workplace culture that values wellbeing and professional growth. We set high expectations in learning, behaviour and involvement, and we are committed to helping every student succeed, whether their path leads to work, university or further training. Creating our futures is more than a motto; it is the heart of what we do every day. 

Your Responsibilities 

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

• Lead the Learning Support department, managing human, financial, and curriculum resources to achieve strategic goals.
• Provide evidence-based advice and guidance to the leadership team, classroom teachers, teacher aides, and stakeholders to develop, plan, and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs.
• Analyse student achievement data to inform and deliver targeted interventions and case management for students requiring substantial or extensive support.
• Lead whole-school systems to monitor student progress and oversee the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
• Provide, support, and coordinate intensive, targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
• Provide, support, and coordinate case management for students who require substantial and/or extensive adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with school leadership, teachers, families, and external agencies to ensure a consistent, inclusive approach to student success.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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.

• CQR648882_25P - Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants