An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate educator to join the leadership team at Springfield Central State High School as the Head of Department - Student Engagement, on a temporary full-time basis from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Head of Department - Students with Additional Needs plays a critical role in shaping and promoting an inclusive school culture. This position is responsible for ensuring that all students receive equitable and excellent educational opportunities in alignment with the Queensland Department of Education's Equity and Excellence strategy.

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About Springfield Central State High School

Springfield Central SHS is a dynamic and inclusive learning community where students are inspired to strive for excellence in all aspects of their education. Our school is committed to empowering young people with the skills, values, and confidence to succeed in an ever-evolving world. Through a high standard of academic achievement, innovative teaching practices, and a strong culture of respect and responsibility, we nurture students who are prepared for life beyond school, whether in further education, careers, or global opportunities.

At Springfield Central SHS, we are more than just a school - we are a community where every student is supported, encouraged, and given the tools to achieve their personal best. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation makes us a place where students not only learn but grow into the leaders of tomorrow.

Everything at Springfield Central stems from the school's improvement priorities:

• Believe - all Springers can learn, improve and achieve.
• Belong - all Springers are valued and included.
• Become - all Springers are future orientated.

About the Role

As the Head of Department - Students with Additional Needs you will have responsibility for:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Student With Additional Needs Team.
• Lead and manage the Students with Additional Needs 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.

About You

The successful candidate will be a highly capable instructional leader, with a drive for leading inclusive education through a multi-tiered system of support, as well as being futures-orientated and innovative to support student pathways.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Inclusive Leadership: Leads whole-school inclusive practices through strategic planning, data-informed decision-making (including NCCD), and collaboration with specialist staff.
• Case Management Expertise: Coordinates case management, including stakeholder meetings, RAR service delivery, and support for students with disabilities across Year 10-12
• Instructional Leadership: Builds expert teaching teams by delivering professional development, co-facilitating faculty meetings, co-teaching, and supporting curriculum planning (e.g. Year 10 ICP, QCIA, AARA processes).
• Support Hub & Program Oversight: Manages Support Hub operations, data analysis, service models (RAR), and relevant budgets to ensure timely, coordinated student support.
• Pathways & Post-School Transitions: Collaborates on senior student pathways including QCIA, SET Plans, and disability service providers.

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.
• 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. 

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.

• MSR642621_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants