Head of Special Education — Inclusive Leader

Queensland Government; Cooktown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mareeba State School invites applications for a temporary Head of Special Education Services, commencing January 2027. The role leads the school’s Special Education Program, providing expert advice to senior leaders and staff to strengthen inclusive practices and improve student outcomes.

As an educational leader, you will drive high-quality teaching, targeted interventions, and collaborative partnerships with families, specialist services and community agencies to support students with

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality teaching, reasonable adjustments and targeted interventions for students with disability.
• Build strong partnerships with staff, families, specialist services and community agencies to coordinate effective support for students with diverse and complex needs.
• Contribute to whole-school planning, improvement and decision-making while supporting staff capability and inclusive practice across the school.

Job description

Mareeba State School invites applications for a temporary Head of Special Education Services, commencing January 2027. The role leads the school’s Special Education Program, providing expert advice to senior leaders and staff to strengthen inclusive practices and improve student outcomes.

As an educational leader, you will drive high-quality teaching, targeted interventions, and collaborative partnerships with families, specialist services and community agencies to support students with