Join Cooktown State School as Head of Special Education Services and lead the delivery of high-quality inclusive education programs that support every student to achieve success.

This rewarding leadership opportunity is ideal for a passionate and collaborative educator who is committed to improving outcomes for students with diverse learning needs while building staff capability and fostering strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

If you are an innovative leader dedicated to inclusive education and making a positive difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.

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:

Welcome to Cooktown State School - a vibrant and inclusive learning community where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Our school has a proud tradition of providing high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

We value strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community, recognising that together we create the best opportunities for success.

At Cooktown State School, we embrace diversity and believe that every child brings unique strengths, talents, and perspectives.

Our dedicated staff work hard to deliver engaging, challenging, and future-focused learning experiences that prepare our students to be confident, capable, and caring citizens.

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 written statement in response to 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR692234_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description