Multiple opportunities are available at Western suburbs State Special School for teachers with a genuine passion for supporting students with disabilities, along with a strong willingness to learn and grow. If you are interested in any of the listed opportunities you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

Job details

Western Suburbs State Special School has strong leadership dedicated to supporting all staff. It is also the only special school in Queensland with four Heads of Department, ensuring that each sector has a dedicated HOD to provide teachers with curriculum guidance and ongoing support. In addition, we have three deputy principals who lead each sector's curriculum and pedagogy while also providing comprehensive support, including student behaviour management. Our school is now halfway through implementing Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) across the school, reinforcing the commitment to a positive and inclusive learning environment for all.

For further information about the school, click here to visit the school's website. 

See opportunities below: 

Opportunities listed below are permanent full-time unless otherwise specified.

• Special Education - Years 1-2 (Temporary until 12/12/2025)

What is in it for you?

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• A dedicated Sector Head of Department (HOD) and Deputy Principal (DP) are available to support curriculum planning, delivery, and behaviour management.
• A PBL Coach and therapy services at the school to further support student development.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• Experience working in a special school or inclusive setting
• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click Here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current resume including contact details of two professional referees

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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