An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate educator to join the leadership team at Ferny Hills State School as the Head of Special Education Services on a permanent full-time basis.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Head of Special Education Services plays a critical role in shaping and promoting an inclusive school culture by ensuring that all students receive equitable and high-quality educational opportunities in alignment with the Queensland Department of Education’s Equity and Excellence strategy.

Ferny Hills State School is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student is valued.

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 

Ferny Hills State School is situated in a leafy green suburb of North Brisbane and is known for its high standards, educational excellence, and inclusive culture. Guided by the motto “Strive, Seek, Find,” we are committed to helping all students reach their potential and foster a genuine passion for learning. The school has a strong sense of community and a shared focus on developing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of 21st-century learners.

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.
• Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention. 

About You

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience, which are desirable but not mandatory:

• Proven expertise in supporting diverse learners, with demonstrated teaching excellence that leads to improved engagement, participation, and learning outcomes for students with a broad range of abilities and needs.
• Demonstrated curriculum leadership, with the ability to design, implement and monitor inclusive practices that support the achievement of high-quality outcomes for all students.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and resource management skills, with the capacity to strategically allocate and manage staff, time, and resources to support the delivery of high-quality inclusive education.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and evidence to inform decision-making, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to strategic school planning.

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
  
  MNR644453_25P - Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description