Looking for a part-time leadership opportunity?

Apply your educational leadership experience as Head of Department at Caboolture Special School. You will support staff capability, guide curriculum priorities and strengthen teaching and learning to improve outcomes for students.

This temporary position is offered at 0.4 FTE (20 hours per fortnight), providing an opportunity to contribute your expertise to the school’s teaching and learning priorities.

Job details

This is a temporary part-time position for the 2027 school year, from 27 January until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About us:

Our school is an amazing place to teach and learn, with modern resources and a staff commitment to excellence demonstrated in both our words and actions.  We believe every child has the ability to learn and succeed and we take great pride in being an influential partner in positioning our students for success in their current and future endeavours.

Your opportunity:

As Head of Department, you will lead your department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. You will contribute to whole-school priorities and support the delivery of school and departmental initiatives.

You will establish and promote high standards for student achievement and staff performance, providing leadership and guidance to teachers to strengthen curriculum delivery and teaching practice. You will encourage a culture of reflection, professional growth and lifelong learning, supporting staff to engage in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

A key responsibility will be embedding socially just practices in daily school life and promoting an inclusive learning environment where all students are supported to participate and achieve. You will work collaboratively with staff to identify and respond to student needs while maintaining a strong focus on quality teaching and learning.

As a member of the school leadership team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of school improvement priorities, build effective working relationships and provide support and direction to staff. Through your leadership, you will help foster a culture of collaboration, high expectations and shared responsibility for student and staff success.

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 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.

• MNR703571_26T - Role Description (PDF, 318KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants