Western Cape College is inviting Expressions of Interest for a dynamic Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to join our Secondary leadership team in 2027. Help shape our coordinated Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), where inclusion is everyone's business. This hands-on leadership role combines teaching, coaching and modelling inclusive practice with coordinating targeted and intensive student support. Working alongside curriculum, student engagement and wellbeing teams, you will strengthen teacher capability and deliver wraparound support that improves student access, participation, engagement and achievement. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

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

About Us

Western Cape College is a unique, multi-campus P-12 school located in Weipa, Far North Queensland, serving students and families from Weipa, Napranum, Mapoon and communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait.

Our diverse school community provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through high expectations, strong relationships, culturally responsive practice and a commitment to equity and excellence.

In 2027, our Secondary Campus is implementing a coordinated Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), bringing together inclusion, flexible learning, academic intervention, student engagement and wellbeing.

Our position is simple: Inclusion is everyone's business. We are seeking a hands-on instructional leader who can translate this belief into everyday classroom practice and improved student outcomes.

About the Role

As Head of Special Education Services, you will be a key member of the Secondary leadership team, combining teaching, instructional coaching and specialist leadership within our coordinated MTSS framework.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Teaching and intervention: Undertake a teaching component, including targeted and intensive instruction for students requiring additional support, modelling high-quality inclusive teaching practices.
• Coaching and capability building: Work alongside classroom teachers through coaching, co-planning, co-teaching and demonstration lessons to strengthen differentiation, reasonable adjustments and inclusive pedagogy.
• Coordinated student support: Work closely with Student Engagement and Wellbeing staff, curriculum leaders and specialist teams to deliver integrated, wraparound support addressing learning, participation, engagement and wellbeing.
• MTSS leadership: Contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of universal, focused and intensive supports, ensuring provision responds to identified student needs.
• Inclusive education: Lead and coordinate specialist inclusion services, providing expert advice and support for students with disability, including those requiring substantial or extensive adjustments.
• Evidence-informed practice: Use assessment, achievement, engagement and NCCD data to identify needs, monitor student progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Case management and partnerships: Coordinate or contribute to complex student case management, working collaboratively with families, specialists and external agencies.
• Leadership and resources: Support strategic planning, staff development and effective deployment of specialist expertise and resources.

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative and solutions-focused educational leader who:

• Is an accomplished teacher who leads by example and is confident teaching, modelling and coaching others.
• Demonstrates expertise in inclusive education, reasonable adjustments and evidence-informed intervention.
• Can work across curriculum, inclusion, engagement and wellbeing teams to develop coordinated student-centred solutions.
• Uses student data and evidence to inform decisions and evaluate impact.
• Builds strong relationships and demonstrates cultural responsiveness when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities.
• Is adaptable and enthusiastic about the opportunities and complexities of working in remote Cape York.

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 written statement in response to the attached role descript

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. 

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.

• FNR705908_26E - Role Description (PDF, 273KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants