Wynnum State High School is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Head of Special Education Services to lead inclusive practices and the delivery of high-quality support for students with diverse learning needs.

Our Inclusive Education program includes a Head of Inclusive Education, Lead Case Managers for each phase of learning, a QCIA Coordinator, Differentiation Teachers, and Case Managers.

Our Teacher Aides work alongside teaching staff to support students in accessing learning with their same-aged peers.

This Temporary position will commence immediately until 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determined.

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:

Wynnum State High School in Brisbane's beautiful Bayside, is a PROUD, inclusive school with a culture of high expectations and a pathway for all students.

We live by our PROUD values, Positive, Respectful, On Task, Unified and Determined, every day. Wynnum High enjoys strong learning culture focused on student progress through clear and consistent feedback in every lesson.

Our students achieve excellent academic outcomes and go on to a diverse range of pathways after year 12.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Inclusive Education team
• 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 case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
• Support Lead Case managers and Case Managers to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.
• Participate in school decision making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision and planning.

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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
  
  MSR678806_26T Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description