Are you looking to promote an inclusive culture and practices within school communities to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability?

If so, Brisbane School of Distance Education have a fantastic opportunity to join their team as the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) known locally as HoD Inclusion and Student Support on a full-time temporary basis, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Working with the Deputy Principal Inclusion and Student Support, the Head of Department Inclusion and Student Support is primarily responsible for assisting students to successfully access and participate in learning from both the full P-10 Australian and Queensland Senior Curriculum.

If you would like to have a positive influence on our school community, apply below.

Job details

About Brisbane School of Distance Education

At Brisbane School of Distance Education, we are committed to pursuing our vision of providing high quality education with a student focus on each student succeeding through "Innovation, Inspiration and Inclusion."

Our school is a leader in the delivery of online learning to a diverse student population of approximately 3500 students. Through the innovative use of digital technology, we provide cutting edge live group lessons including support materials with a focus on each student succeeding.

We aim to create a powerful whole school infrastructure where meaningful, collaborative professional teams engage in constructive dialogue, reflect on practice and take collective responsibility for the improvement of all student learning. At the heart of the school, and at the core of all that we do, are the young people in our care. In partnership with families and schools, the school's responsibility is to develop in our students the capacity to engage with and respond to their world with wisdom, imagination and creativity.

Faculty Context

BrisbaneSDE's Inclusion and Student Support (ISS) Department supports students, most with disabilities, in Prep to Year Twelve. We support approximately 900 students with a range of curricular and social emotional supports. Our primary role is to assist students to successfully access and participate in learning from the full Australian Curriculum and then into Years 11 and 12. We achieve this by working collaboratively with teachers, parents and students by applying, where needed, reasonable adjustments, and by implementing strategies and utilising resources.

Our team maintains a holistic approach to student learning by collecting, collating and acting on information. This is achieved through formal assessments, observations and interactions with students, and discussions with parents and carers, as well as external agencies.

About the Role

Lead Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the development and delivery of educational programs which comply with legislation, curriculum provisions and required adjustments,
• Managing the differentiation and SWD program within the school, guiding teachers, students and stakeholders to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students,
• Build capacity of SEP staff to make reasonable adjustments ensuring students with disability are able to access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability,
• Manage timetabling of staff (Teachers and Teacher Aides) within the faculty,
• Support the professional learning of staff within the faculty,
• Lead intensive and focused support within the school,
• Lead the literacy and social connect intervention groups,
• Manage the Queensland Certificate on Individual Achievement (QCIA),
• Folios,
• Statements,
• QCAA student management.

Skills and Qualities

• Knowledge and understanding of digital pedagogies
• Ability to lead collaborative practice with staff.

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

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

• MSR640589_25T - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants