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

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

Job summary

Springwood Road State School is seeking a Head of Special Education Services to lead inclusion supports and oversee intensive interventions for students requiring substantial adjustments. The position is a temporary full-time role ending 11 December 2026, with a focus on implementing a 2027 and beyond Strategic Inclusion Plan and building capacity across the school.

You will guide teachers and staff, connect with departmental services, provide professional development, and use change-management

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating intensive teaching for students requiring intervention.
• Ability to provide case management and access to specialist services.
• Guidance to teachers and staff on planning and decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver intensive targeted teaching for students needing intervention.
• Provide guidance to classroom staff and access to external services.
• Contribute specialist advice to planning and decision-making.
• Lead the development of a 2027 Strategic Inclusion Plan.
• Support inclusion goals and professional development.
• Foster positive connections with students, families and the community.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Intervention & Case Management

Communications

Job description

Springwood Road State School has a cohesive Inclusion Team who have focused their support on ensuring quality Personalised Learning Plans are enacted in every classroom.

We require a Head of Special Education professional who can add value to the current work as well as work on developing a 2027 and beyond Strategic Inclusion Plan. A knowledge of Change Management is essential, ability to rapidly scan and assess to scale up success and identify opportunities for growth and aptitude for building positive connections with all community members.

This Head of Special Education Services role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

At Springwood Road State School, learning is individualised to meet the diverse needs of every student, with rigorous learning programs that challenge and extend thinking. Student agency is deeply valued, empowering learners to take ownership of their growth and achievement. We are proud of the opportunities we provide across academic, cultural, social/emotional, sporting, music and leadership areas, supporting students to discover their strengths and passions. These experiences are strengthened by a dedicated staff who are committed to excellence and care in every classroom.

Your Opportunity

Within this role you will coordinate and provide intensive, targeted teaching for students requiring intervention and support case management for students requiring extensive or substantial adjustments.

You will provide guidance to classroom teachers and school staff, helping them access departmental and external specialist services, professional development and other relevant supports. You will contribute specialist advice to planning and decision-making processes and support the implementation of appropriate strategies for individual students.

You will participate in professional development and contribute to the school's goals, vision and strategic planning, using your specialist knowledge to inform priorities and strengthen practice across the school.

Working closely with students, families, teachers and specialist providers, you will coordinate appropriate support and educational adjustments in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies.

This role provides an opportunity to lead specialist services, develop staff capability and support students with disability to access meaningful learning opportunities and achieve their potential.

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.

Occupational group Education & Training