Are you a passionate leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education? Our school is seeking a dynamic Head of Special Education Services to oversee and enhance our special education programs. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team if professionals, develop innovative strategies to support diverse learning needs, and collaborate with teachers and families to ensure every student survives. This is a permanent full-time position for our Moura Cluster, Moura State High School, Banana State School and Moura State School.

Job details

About Us:

Moura State School is an inclusive school dedicated to providing a quality education to the children of Moura and the surrounding areas. Our school aims to work in partnership with our parents and community to provide excellence in opportunity for all children.

Our core values are safety, learning, courtesy, and responsibility. These values are acknowledged on our weekly parade where we celebrate the achievements of our students in classrooms, in cultural events and on the sports fields.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate high-quality support through the Special Education and/or Early Childhood Development Program, including guidance for teachers working with students with disability.
• Provide expert advice to school leaders and staff to plan and implement effective adjustments, alongside delivering targeted intervention for students who need additional support.
• Coordinate case management for students requiring substantial adjustments and support staff in accessing specialist services, professional development, and external supports.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement by participating in decision-making, implementing data systems, and monitoring student progress, including compliance with national data requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, agencies, and community groups while effectively managing resources to achieve program and school goals.

Highly desirable skills and experience:

• In depth understanding of the Australian Curriculum Prep-Yr 12, including QCIAE.
• Ability to prioritise tasks across cluster schools.
• Strong communication skills, especially working with different teams in the various schools and mentoring.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees and evidence of the mandatory requirements of the role (if relevant); and
• A 2 page written statementin response to the “How you will be assessed” section of the 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. 

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CQR688305_26P - Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants