Keebra Park State High School is seeking an experienced and capable educational leader to undertake the temporary role of Head of Special Education Services (HoSES).

We are seeking a leader who is relational, organised, solutions-focused and improvement-driven, with the ability to lead complex work, build the capability of others and establish clear systems, expectations and accountability.

The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, sound professional judgement and a strong commitment to ensuring students with diverse learning needs are known, supported and able to achieve success.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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.

About us:

Keebra Park was established in 1973 in the south-west corner of Southport. The location is spectacular with the school built on the crest of a hill and with expansive playing fields stepped on three lower levels.

There is also six hectares of native forest abundant in wildlife.  

Keebra is an Aboriginal word for young people. This highly valued group, through teaching and play learnt social and survival skills to contribute to the community.

At Keebra we share similar aims and our friendly and dedicated staff provide an outstanding academic and sporting education.

Your opportunity:

This is an important leadership role within our school, providing strategic direction and coordination of inclusive education, disability support, case management and targeted intervention.

As a key member of the school leadership team, the successful applicant will take ownership of the portfolio, providing proactive leadership, strong organisation and a clear line of sight from identified student need to effective classroom adjustments, intervention, support and improved outcomes.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the capacity to:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of inclusive education, disability support and targeted intervention
• Lead, coordinate and build the capability of case managers, ensuring consistent, proactive and student-centred case management
• Lead, coordinate and build the capability of teacher aides 
• Strengthen staff capability to identify student need, implement effective adjustments and provide inclusive learning experiences
• Lead collaborative problem-solving and coordinated support for students with complex needs, working effectively with teachers, support staff, students, families and external agencies
• Ensure effective systems for reasonable adjustments, NCCD, case management, documentation, monitoring and review
• Oversee and lead NAPLAN AARA, Senior AARA, QCIA and ICP support mechanisms for start of 2027
• Lead year 6 into 7 transition and day 8 reporting for purposes of NCCD
• Work collaboratively to effectively allocate and use RAR funding to support all students with a disability across tiered levels of support including TA and SWD staff allocation
• Contribute as an active member of the school leadership team to whole-school improvement priorities, with a strong focus on equity, inclusion, belonging, engagement and achievement for every student

Interested? To Apply: 

• 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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
  
  SER698705_26E Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description