We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and innovative Head of Special Education Services (H01) to provide strategic leadership and support the delivery of inclusive, high-quality educational programs for students with diverse learning needs. This key leadership role will oversee the development and implementation of personalised learning and support programs, lead a collaborative team of specialist teachers and support staff, and work closely with students, families, school leaders and external agencies to promote positive educational, social and wellbeing outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team and strengthen inclusive practices across the school, ensuring every student is supported to engage, achieve and reach their full potential.

Job details

About Us

Redbank Plains State School is a proud and vibrant learning community, guided by our vision to create “a community where we belong, engage and love to learn.” This vision sits at the heart of all that we do. We are committed to ensuring every child feels known, valued, safe and supported to achieve their very best.

We know that a strong sense of belonging is fundamental to learning and wellbeing. When students feel connected to their school, their teachers and their peers, they are more confident to participate, take risks in their learning, learn from challenges and celebrate their successes. Our role is to create the conditions where every student can grow in confidence, resilience and curiosity, developing the knowledge, skills and character needed for a successful future.

Our school motto, “Success through perseverance,” reflects the values we seek to foster each day. We encourage our students to keep trying, to show courage when learning is challenging and to take pride in the progress they make. As the saying goes, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate Special Education and Early Childhood Development services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality advice, support and programs that meet the diverse needs of students with disability.
• Provide expert guidance on inclusive education and reasonable adjustments, supporting teachers and school staff to plan and implement effective strategies that enable students with disability to access and participate in learning.
• Oversee targeted intervention and case management, coordinating intensive teaching, personalised supports and multidisciplinary services for students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments.
• Strengthen whole-school systems, capability and partnerships through data-informed practice, professional development, NCCD coordination, and collaboration with families, government agencies, specialist services and community organisations.
• Provide strategic leadership and effective resource management by contributing to school planning and decision-making and managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve positive outcomes for students with disability.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

• MSR699701_26P - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants