About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the School
The Brightwater school community is a proud and tight knit community dedicated to providing local students with a world class education service. Highly trained staff, children loving learning and strong relationships with our families are part of our fabric.We have a clear and purposeful learning and behaviour agenda that underpins the 21st-century teaching practices we use every day. These approaches empower our students to flourish, succeed and confidently meet the future. Alongside solid academic programs, we offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that inspire students to grow their passions and talents.
We balance academic achievement with the development of social conscience, guided by a high-standards ethos and a 'pay it forward' philosophy that helps shape global citizens and future leaders.
About the Role
As Head of Special Education Services (HoSES), you will be an active member of the Brightwater State School Leadership team and will play a vital role in improving the educational outcomes of students, developing the quality of teaching and learning, and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders.
You will also collaborate across all phases of our teaching and learning cycle and cultivate strong, positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
The school structure and processes will ensure you have access to specialist support in respect to leadership, teaching and learning, as well as business activities, including, finance, facilities, and payroll.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Lead the school inclusion journey enacting the vision of every child succeeding through high quality inclusive education across Prep to Year 6.
* Build the capability of team members to deliver quality teaching practices for all students with disabilities.
* Lead the collaboration of teaching teams to ensure students are engaged and improving in their learning.
* Lead identified school-wide systems that ensure students are supported in accordance to relevant legislation and departmental policies - e.g. NCCD.
* Lead the coordination of and access of departmental support staff and external agencies to the school to maximise student and staff support.
* Lead NDIS service providers implementing therapies at school processes.
* Collaborate with the leadership team and student wellbeing teams to facilitate levels of support for all students.
* Form positive partnerships with parents and carers, DoE and external service providers for the benefit of all students.
* Lead skilled learning for all staff in inclusive education.
* Enact the explicit improvement agenda of Brightwater State School and State Schooling.
* Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students with disability.
* Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of Inclusion to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.