Head of Department (Student Engagement) - Mount Isa Special School
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
16 July 2026
Posted 2 Jul 2026
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Role description
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Head of Department - Student Engagement to join our leadership team. This role provides strategic and instructional leadership to build staff capability, strengthen inclusive practices and enhance student engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes across the school. Working closely with teachers, teacher aides, families and external professionals, the successful applicant will coach and mentor staff to develop high-quality teaching and behaviour support practices. This includes supporting teachers with their Setting Professional Goals (SPG), modelling and coaching the implementation of Explicit Instruction and the Gradual Release of Responsibility model, and mentoring beginning teachers within the unique context of special education.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationNorth West QldJob ad referenceQLD/NQR694458/26TClosing date16-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personLauren MARTIN-HARREContact details0459 847 057Access the National Relay Service
About our School:
Mount Isa Special School is Queensland's most remote and rural special school, providing highly individualised learning programs for Prep to Year 12 students with intellectual disability, …