Head of Special Education Services - Gordonvale State High School

About this role

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

Who We Are:

Gordonvale State High School is a Queensland Government secondary school located south of Cairns, serving a diverse and close-knit community.

The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Guided by its motto, "Strive to Excel," the school values respect, quality, safety and honesty, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, inclusive education, high expectations and positive partnerships with families and the wider community.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead and promote a whole-school culture of inclusive education where every student can belong, participate and thrive.

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with students, staff, families and the wider school community.

• Advocate for students by ensuring their individual strengths, needs and aspirations inform decision-making.

• Lead and inspire staff to implement evidence-informed and inclusive practices.

• Coordinate effective case management processes for students with diverse learning needs.

• Oversee the development, implementation and review of reasonable adjustments and personalised learning supports.

• Build staff capability and confidence in supporting students with disability and diverse learning needs.

• Provide leadership and oversight of departmental processes relating to inclusive education.

• Ensure accurate documentation, consultation and resourcing for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).

• Embed NCCD requirements and inclusive practices into whole-school systems and processes.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to support students with complex learning and wellbeing needs.

• Strengthen transition processes for students moving into, within and beyond the school.

• Use legislation, data and evidence to inform planning, resource allocation and school improvement initiatives.

• Monitor and evaluate inclusive education practices to improve student outcomes.

• Collaborate with the leadership team to drive strategic priorities and continuous school improvement.

• Foster high expectations, collaboration and a student-centred approach across the school community.

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture that empowers every student to achieve their potential.

Submit Your Application:

• 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.

• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.