We are seeking an experienced and collaborative educational leader to join the school leadership team as Head of Special Education Services (HOSES).

Following the allocation of a full-time position, Tivoli State School is now recruiting permanently to this key leadership role.

The successful applicant will lead inclusive education practices across the school and work collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies to support improved learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with disability.

Job details

About the Department

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.

About Us

Tivoli State School is a small school, characterised by a close, supportive community and a highly committed staff.  The school has a strong reputation for supporting every student to achieve success, with a significant proportion of students identified on the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).

Your Opportunity

The Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) plays a key leadership role in advancing inclusive education practices and supporting improved outcomes for students with disability and diverse learning needs.

Working collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies, the HOSES leads the development, implementation and monitoring of quality teaching, learning and support programs to ensure all students can access and participate in education on the same basis as their peers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading individualised planning and case management processes.
• Supporting teachers to implement effective adjustments, differentiation and inclusive practices.
• Monitoring student achievement and wellbeing data to inform decision-making and targeted support.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislative, policy and departmental requirements.
• Building staff capability through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.
• Contributing as a member of the leadership team to whole-school improvement priorities.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence school-wide inclusive practices and foster a culture where every student is supported to engage, achieve and thrive.

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

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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
  
  MSR690612_26P - Role Description (PDF, 362KB)
  Role Description