Special Education Teachers - Queensland State Schools | Multiple Opportunities

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education is offering multiple opportunities for Special Education Teachers across state schools, including special schools and inclusive classrooms. You will tailor learning strategies, provide compassionate support, and help students reach their full potential in a supportive community. Start date in 2027.

Opportunities may include financial incentives depending on location. Professional development through EFI and mentoring, and you can apply before graduating if in

Qualifications

• Have a relevant, approved teaching qualification from an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program.
• Bring a passion for special and inclusive education.
• Meet Queensland Government employment eligibility requirements.
• Teacher registration from Queensland College of Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach in state special schools or inclusion roles in mainstream state schools.
• Use tailored learning strategies for individual needs.
• Support students to reach their full potential.
• Build meaningful engagement through compassionate support.
• Grow professionally and personally in a supportive community.

Skills

Special and inclusive education

Education

Approved teaching qualification (ITE)

Job description

Special Education Teachers - Queensland State Schools | Multiple Opportunities

Queensland Department of Education – Brisbane QLD

Employer: Queensland Department of Education

Contract: Permanent and temporary positions

Location: Multiple opportunities in locations across Queensland

Start: Commencing in 2027

Special education teacher

Opportunities are available in state (public) special schools and inclusive classrooms and settings across Queensland. Use tailored learning strategies, compassionate support and meaningful engagement to help students reach their full potential.

Join a growing priority area across Queensland state schools.

Depending on where you choose to teach, you may be eligible for financial support and incentives.

Build your career through professional development and mentoring opportunities, including access to the department’s dedicated Education Futures Institute (EFI).

If you’re in your final year of study, you can apply before you graduate.

Experience the rewards of teaching where you’re needed most.

About the role

Teach in state special schools or inclusion roles in mainstream state schools.

Use tailored learning strategies for individual needs.

Support students to reach their full potential.

Build meaningful engagement through compassionate support.

Grow professionally and personally in a supportive community.

Requirements

Have a relevant, approved teaching qualification from an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program.

Bring a passion for special and inclusive education.

Meet Queensland Government employment eligibility requirements.

Teacher registration from Queensland College of Teachers.

About the company

Queensland’s Department of Education employs over 68,000 teachers across more than 1,265 state schools. Teach Queensland supports the department to attract and recruit teachers to work in schools across Queensland’s large and diverse communities. Teaching in special schools and inclusive classrooms offers a rewarding career where you can build your expertise, work as part of a supportive school community and create inclusive learning experiences that enrich the lives of students and their families. With 46 Queensland state special schools and more planned, there's never been a better time to build a rewarding career in special education.

Review our state school locations and settings.

Consider thesupport, incentives and benefitsavailable to you.