Cleveland Education and Training Centre (CETC) is seeking applications for a permanent Head of Special Education Services position.
The Head of Special Education Services position leads and coordinates specialised support within a youth detention setting to enhance student wellbeing through inclusive, trauma‐informed practices, fostering engagement and successful participation in learning at CETC.
About Cleveland Education and Training Centre (CETC)
CETC is a Department of Education unit operating within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville. The Centre's catchment covers the area north of Rockhampton, west to the border and includes island communities off the Queensland coastline. Young people enrolled at CETC are incarcerated by the court system and are aged between ten and eighteen years old.
CETC is a service provider within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, therefore all staff are required to comply with a range of safety and security protocols. Since 2022 CETC has delivered education programs within the Detention Centre for 48 weeks of the year. Staff must be willing and able to work during school holidays to meet operational needs during the 48‐week education delivery period.
Your Role
You will be responsible for Inclusion and Student Wellbeing at CETC. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and play a pivotal role in the strategic direction of the school.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, leading and coordinating support services for the complex educational, social and emotional needs of young people.
* Strengthen engagement in learning through inclusive practices, support individual case management, student induction, implementing targeted strategies that promote positive behaviour and enhance student wellbeing, leading to improved outcomes.
* Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
* Set high standards for student and staff performance.
* Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
* Form partnerships with students and key internal and external stakeholders.
* Be futures‐oriented and strategic.
* Understand legislation and policies that impact schooling, especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
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