Are you passionate about supporting diverse learners? The Southern Coalfields Cluster of Schools is seeking a dedicated Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to join the team starting Term 4, 2025. The cluster includes Tieri State School, Capella State School and Capella State High School, schools that work collaboratively to meet the diverse learning needs of students across the region. In this role, you will provide expert advice and guidance to principals, middle leaders, teachers and teacher aides to ensure inclusive and effective support for students with disabilities.

Apply now to help shape a supportive and inclusive learning environment across our schools.

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 School

Capella State School is a coeducational rural school offering personalised programs that meet individual student needs. Set in a leafy environment with modern facilities, it provides quality education from Prep to Year 7, supported by specialist lessons, music programs, and strong community involvement.

Capella State High School is a small rural school where every student is known, supported, and valued. It offers a diverse curriculum including academic, agricultural, and practical subjects, backed by personalised learning, wellbeing support, and partnerships with industry and universities.

Tieri State School is a small, caring school that promotes positivity, pride, and strong relationships based on kindness and respect. Teaching aligns with the Australian Curriculum and fosters resilience, empathy, and high expectations to ensure every student succeeds through meaningful engagement.

About The Role  

As Head of Special Education Services for the Southern Coalfields Cluster, you will play a key role in supporting Tieri State School, Capella State School and Capella State High School to meet the diverse learning needs of their students. As Head of Special Education Services, you will provide expert advice to principals, middle leaders, teachers and teacher aides on supporting students with disabilities, while building staff capability through hands-on classroom modelling and professional development. As Head of Special Education Services, you will lead the development of clear processes and policies to ensure consistent, effective support practices across the three schools. As Head of Special Education Services, you will work across the cluster each week, spending two days at Capella State High School, two days at Capella State School and one day at Tieri State School, providing tailored guidance and leadership to each school community.

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. 

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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section. 
• 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
  
  CQR651189_25P - Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description