Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Brightwater State School - Special Education Program
Brightwater State School is seeking a dedicated and passionate leader to join our team. As Head of Special Education Services, you will play a vital role in enacting our vision of all students succeeding through high-quality, inclusive education in a proud, tight-knit school community where highly trained staff, children who love learning, and strong family relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
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.
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.
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.
Your Responsibilities
* 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 professional 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.
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.
To apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees, a written statement in response to the attached role description, and a copy of the mandatory requirements. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Seniority level: Not applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Occupational group: Education & Training
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