About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Mango Hill State Secondary College
We are one of Queensland's newest secondary schools, having opened our gates in January 2020 with cohorts in Years 7 and 8. Since that time, our college has grown by 1 year level each year, with opportunities for enrolment in Years 7-11 in 2023.
Along with our new building programs, we are building a committed, professional and dynamic teaching staff that will challenge and engage our young people, to allow them to explore the world around them in a safe and supportive learning environment. Our teaching and learning programs will integrate new technologies into classrooms every day, to promote inquiry and build critical and creative thinking capacity.
About the Role
As the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES), you will lead the development and implementation of inclusive practices, ensuring every student achieves their potential. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a culture of high expectations and collaboration, supporting staff to deliver quality teaching and learning experiences for students with diverse needs. Collaborating closely with the Leadership Team, you will drive innovation, build staff capability, and ensure the success of our inclusive education programs.
As the HOSES you will have responsibility for the following:
- Lead the College department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- 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, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in leading and managing inclusive education practices and teams.
- Strong leadership, change management, and communication skills.
- Expertise in designing and delivering tailored learning plans to meet diverse student needs.
- A commitment to fostering student engagement, outcomes, and wellbeing.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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