Lead inclusive education and make a meaningful difference at Woree State School.

This exciting opportunity for a Head of Special Education Services offers the chance to work collaboratively with staff, students and families to support diverse learners and drive positive educational outcomes.

Join a dedicated team committed to inclusive practices, evidence-based teaching and ensuring every student is empowered to achieve success in a supportive and high-expectations learning environment.

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 We Are:

Woree State School is a diverse Prep to Year 6 school in Cairns with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based teaching programs that support every student to Discover, Strive and Shine.

The school's educational approach is underpinned by explicit teaching, data-informed practices, goal setting and high expectations, with a comprehensive whole-school curriculum aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

Specialist programs in The Arts, Health and Physical Education, together with a strong Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework, support students' academic, social and emotional development, ensuring all learners are equipped for success. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

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

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.

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
  
  FNR690976_26P Role Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description