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

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.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

Established in 1867, our school became an integral part of the community that makes up the 'The Best Little Town On The Downs', Allora. 

It remains an important hub of the community with successful partnerships not only with all the parents and caregivers, but also local business, interest and industry groups and organisations.

Set amongst beautiful grounds our educational facility caters for students from prep through to year 10.

We provide a seamless educational program that aligns with both the Australian national curriculum and also our state requirements for curriculum, assessment and reporting.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
• Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development 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.

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 2-page 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.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR691580_26T Role Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description