About this job
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 Indooroopilly State High School
Our vision and values guide the school's strategic direction and every day actions. As ‘A community of forward thinkers', we strive to prepare our students for a global future which they will help to shape as productive, ethical citizens. Our four core values of Each person's dignity, our community's diversity, Open communication, and Quality learning are embedded into all aspects of school life, and are manifested in a unique “Indro” sensibility.
Indooroopilly High's curriculum is wide and varied, offering choices in Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority and Vocational Education subjects, as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Our cutting-edge learning experiences, enriched by a strong international focus, ensure that the talents and interests of all students are able to be recognised and cultivated. Our school attained Council of International Schools accreditation in 2003 and was re-accredited most recently in 2021.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Secondary) - Inclusion Support, you will play a leading role in supporting students with a disability so that every young person has equal opportunity.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Assist the school to identify areas within the school where inclusive practices can be strengthened and embedded in all aspects of school culture, policies and practices. This includes support at the differentiation, targeted and intensive levels.
- Understand and support school to apply the Inclusive Education Policy Statement and Disability Standards for Education, including equal access through reasonable adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet their individual needs.
- Focus on educational leadership and provide resources and support to address the needs of all students including those with diverse learning and behavioural needs in line with the vision of State Schools Division.
- Develop positive relationships between students, teachers, and the community, promoting acceptance that student success is a shared responsibility.
- Act as an advocate and voice for learning for all and inclusive education, reflecting the shared belief that all students can learn.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg 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.
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.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
rd) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.