Lead inclusive practice as Head of Special Education Services at Freshwater State School. Drive quality support, build staff capability, and improve outcomes for students with diverse needs in a collaborative environment.

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Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who Are We:

Freshwater State School is a medium-sized, community-focused school where strong, positive relationships between staff, students and families are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a welcoming environment where every student is known, valued and supported to succeed.

Our school is guided by high expectations and our core values — Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be a Learner — which underpin our culture of collaboration, respect, and professional excellence.

Inclusive education is a shared responsibility, with staff working together to ensure all students can participate, belong, and thrive.

As Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the Special Education Program across the school
• Provide expert advice and coaching to teachers to support inclusive practice and adjustments
• Lead planning and case management for students with complex learning needs
• Support and build the capability of staff, including teachers and teacher aides
• Collaborate with school leadership to enhance whole-school inclusive practices
• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies
• Use student data and evidence to monitor and improve support strategies

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• Experience supporting students with disability and diverse learning needs
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education and reasonable adjustments
• Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and communicate effectively

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a HOSES or similar leadership role
• Qualifications or training in special education or inclusive practice

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

PLEASE NOTE: If both CV and 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description are not provided, your application will not be considered

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR686877_26P Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
  Role Description