Woongarra State School is seeking a Head of Special Education Services to join the team!

The Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) provides educational leadership to promote inclusive practices and improve learning outcomes for students with disability and diverse learning needs across the Woongarra Cluster, comprising Woongarra State School, Elliott Heads State School, Thabeban State School and Alloway State School.

Apply now to lead inclusive education and make a meaningful difference for students, staff, and school communities.

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.

Head of Special Education Services:

The role works collaboratively with principals, school leadership teams, inclusion teachers, classroom teachers, teacher aides, families and regional support services to build staff capability, strengthen inclusive practices and ensure students have equitable access to quality education.

Base school: Woongarra State School.

• Regular travel between Woongarra State School, Elliott Heads State School, Thabeban State School and Alloway State School is required.
• The role includes a teaching allocation alongside leadership responsibilities.
• The position supports the strategic development of inclusive education across the cluster while maintaining direct engagement with students, staff and families.

The Head of Special Education Services:

• Reports to the Principal, Woongarra State School.
• Works collaboratively with the Principals of Elliott Heads State School, Thabeban State School and Alloway State School.
• Provides professional leadership and supervision for inclusion staff and teacher aides based at Woongarra State School.
• Works in partnership with inclusion staff across all cluster schools.
• Leadership Expectations

This role demonstrates the Department of Education's leadership expectations by:

• Leading self through professional integrity, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Leading others by building capability, fostering collaboration and supporting high-quality teaching.
• Leading improvement through evidence-informed practice, innovation and strategic planning.
• Leading the organisation by contributing to school and cluster priorities aligned with Equity and Excellence.

What We Are Looking For:

• Expertise in inclusive education and differentiated teaching.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, Disability Standards for Education and departmental inclusive education policies.
• Proven ability to build staff capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and lead evidence-informed improvement.
• Effective organisational skills with the capacity to balance teaching responsibilities and leadership across multiple school sites.
• A commitment to the Department of Education's values of equity, excellence, integrity and respect.

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.

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
  
  NCR695722_26T Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description