Garbutt State School is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Special Education Services to lead inclusive education practices and ensure high-quality support for students with diverse learning needs. As Head of Special education Services you will have a strong understanding of inclusive education, legislative requirements, and evidence-based interventions, you will build staff capability, manage resources effectively, and promote a culture of high expectations, equity, and wellbeing.
This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the educational outcomes and life chances of every student.
About Us
Garbutt State School was officially opened in 1932 in the suburb of Garbutt, close to the Townsville Airport and the RAAF base and historically has had close connections to the Australian Defence Force Families who lived in the suburb. Our school logo consists of a fighter jet and the original school motto was 'We Aim High'. Our sports houses are Mirage, Sabre and Phantom, named after fighter jets.
The school motto was modernised and we now include 'Smart and Strong' along with "We Aim High". The students who now attend our school, come from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Our school has a strong commitment to reconciliation and the promotion of culture and inclusion within our school community.
Our mission is to give our students the opportunity to achieve their full potential through fostering - learning, honesty, consideration and fun.
Students who attend our school are taught the Australian Curriculum by using an explicit teaching pedagogy. All children's learning abilities are catered for with classroom differentiation, EALD strategies, learning support and responses to intervention.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Lead and manage the Special Education and/or Early Childhood Development Programs to deliver high-quality advice, targeted teaching, and coordinated support for students with disability.
Provide expert guidance to school leadership, classroom teachers, and staff to design, implement, and evaluate effective reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices.
Coordinate case management and intensive interventions for students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments, ensuring data-informed and student-centred support.
Implement and oversee school-wide systems, including data collection and monitoring processes such as the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.
Build strong partnerships with parents, community groups, and external agencies, while managing human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve school goals.
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 previous work history); and
A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Government Administration