About this job
About Farnborough State School
The school is located only 7 kilometres from the centre of Yeppoon, it is situated in a picturesque location, in farmland between the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the Byfield Forest.
At Farnborough, our curriculum mission is to empower our students with the confidence and capacity to enrich the communities and cultures of the future. Students are provided with a variety of curriculum offerings presented in exciting and meaningful ways utilising real life experiences, contemporary resources and technology. Excellence in the teaching of literacy and numeracy is a major focus. Students' learning is enriched through the use of an extensive range of electronic devices, such as iPads, computers and interactive whiteboards. We offer a Program of Excellence in STEM through our collaboration with the Queensland Virtual STEM Academy.
About the Role
As a Head of Special Education Services, you will be an integral part of our Primary teaching team, leading the delivery of a vibrant curriculum and possessing a strong knowledge of content and pedagogy in this area. You will specialise in the ability to differentiate the curriculum to the diverse learning needs of our students, particularly in the area of inclusive education and students with additional support needs.
The ideal candidate 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 in accordance to related legislation and policies.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work with, and build teachers' capability in using data to provide effective differentiated instruction to a diverse student cohort;
- Implement research based pedagogical practices to increase student engagement;
- Lead the development and implementation of high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance with related legislation and policies;
- Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability;
- Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments;
- In conjunction with the Deputy Principal/Principal and key stakeholders develop, coordinate and implement targeted teaching intervention in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy in response to student data to support every student succeeding;
- Manage special provisions for all students with a personalised learning record and/or ICP;
- Manage allied health professionals and external agencies providing support to students;
- Articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students;
- Support the School's Collaborative Capability Development Framework and align staff capability to professional learning opportunities;
- Be committed to creating a school wide culture of wellbeing, engagement and personal achievement that values diversity, responding to the needs and interests of students and staff.
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.
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.
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.