About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Wilston State School
Wilston State School is a highly sought after primary school located in Grange, an inner-city suburb of Brisbane. The school, established in 1920, boasts beautiful grounds with a mix of modern and heritage buildings.
Through a caring, supportive and inclusive school environment, we foster in our students a love of learning and a sense of belonging. Our school maintains many of its proud traditions but embraces new technologies and approaches to ensure that all students reach their academic, physical and social potential both now and into the future.
Wilston State School achieves outstanding results through its range of high-quality and inclusive academic, sporting and cultural programs. Our staff and community are committed to the provision of a variety of activities and programs that enable our students to become well-rounded and confident individuals.
Wilston State School benefits from a supportive and vibrant community who work together to ensure that all students achieve their potential as they journey 'Ever Onward'.
About the Role
As the Head of Special Education Services you will
- Promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability.
- Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability aligned with legislation and policies.
- Embrace a forward thinking and strategic approach to inclusive education
- Establish and foster partnerships with parents and key stakeholders to support educational outcomes for students
- The HOSES role will work closely with the Leadership Team to establish and support inclusive practices across the school.
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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