An exciting opportunity exists at Bracken Ridge State School as the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) in a permanent, full-time capacity.

The Head of Special Education Services is a key member of the school's leadership team and plays a crucial role in driving excellence in inclusive education.

You will possess strong knowledge of inclusive education and behavioural engagement support and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working in genuine partnership with families and external agencies.

Your leadership will support and inspire staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture.

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: 

At Bracken Ridge State School, we are focussed on educating the whole child, as part of our vision of, “Learning together, learning for life". 

It's a vision of teamwork, achievement and life-long learning.

Our compassionate, caring and dedicated staff ensure that every child feels welcome and supported while in their “learning zone".

We explicitly teach the values of Integrity, Courage and Lifelong learning to support our students to be successful in all walks of life both within and outside of the school setting.

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.

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
  
  MNR689060_26P Role Description (PDF, 255KB)
  Role Description