Head of Special Education Services (H02) - Mareeba State School - Special Education Program

Queensland Government; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mareeba State School in Queensland is seeking a Head of Special Education Services to lead the school's inclusive education program and drive outcomes for students with disability. You will provide expert advice to school leaders and teachers, coordinate targeted interventions, and build strong partnerships with families, specialist services and community agencies.

This role offers a collaborative, supportive environment within the Queensland Government framework, with a focus on professional

Job description

About us:Mareeba State School is committed to ensuring every student is learning and achieving every day. The school fosters high expectations, positive relationships and an inclusive, supportive learning environment where individual needs, learning styles and cultural diversity are valued. Through quality teaching, a strong curriculum and differentiated learning, the school supports students to develop academically, socially and emotionally. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community are central to creating a safe, engaging environment where students can build independence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.Your opportunity:As Head of Special Education Services, you will play a key leadership role in fostering an inclusive school culture where students with disability are supported to learn, participate and achieve. You will lead the delivery of the school's Special Education Program, providing expert advice and support to school leaders, teachers and staff to strengthen inclusive practices and improve outcomes for students.In this role, you will: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.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' or 'Competencies' 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.