Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Bloomfield River State School (Cook Cluster)

Job Reference QLD/FNR594714/24T
Closing date October 16, 2024
Location Far North Qld
Type Full-Time
Contact 07 4060 8134

About this job

This is a temporary full-time position for Term 4 of 2024, until 12 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.

About the Cluster

Please refer to the attached "Cook Cluster - Schools and their localities" for an information overview.

Working in rural and remote schools may give you access to a range of additional benefits, including:

  • Generous payments for teachers and their families through the Recognition of Rural and Remote Service (rorrs) scheme
  • Additional leave days and extra school holidays
  • Relocation assistance when you move to your new school
  • Subsidised housing (in some locations)

About the Role

As the Head of Special Education Services you will:

  • Enjoy travelling.
  • Be a strong communicator.
  • Have exceptional time management and record keeping skills.
  • Be flexible and accommodating to unforeseen challenges.
  • Be personable, patient and understanding.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to the "How you will be assessed" section of the attached role description.

This is a temporary full-time position for Term 4 of 2024, until 12 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.

About the Cluster

Please refer to the attached "Cook Cluster - Schools and their localities" for an information overview.

Working in rural and remote schools may give you access to a range of additional benefits, including:

  • Generous payments for teachers and their families through the Recognition of Rural and Remote Service (rorrs) scheme
  • Additional leave days and extra school holidays
  • Relocation assistance when you move to your new school
  • Subsidised housing (in some locations)

About the Role

As the Head of Special Education Services you will:

  • Enjoy travelling.
  • Be a strong communicator.
  • Have exceptional time management and record keeping skills.
  • Be flexible and accommodating to unforeseen challenges.
  • Be personable, patient and understanding.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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).
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