Head of Special Education Services (H02) - Warwick State High School - Special Education Program

Our school is seeking a dynamic Head of Special Education Services to oversee and enhance our special education programs. Warwick State High School is driven by 3 core priorities. These are Positive School Culture, Relational Pedagogy and Curriculum.

This is a temporary full-time position until 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you would like to join an innovative team that strives for excellence in student engagement and outcomes, please contact us. We look forward to reading about how you can contribute and grow our school and community.

Job details

About Us:

Warwick State High School is a wonderful school.  We cater for an increasingly diverse and inclusive learning community of over 800 students and approximately 66 teaching staff.

Founded in 1912, the school is one of the oldest state secondary educational institutions in Queensland.  Our gracious heritage buildings reflect a proud tradition of educational excellence, while modern classrooms and facilities provide the environment and resources to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.  The school offers a challenging and balanced curriculum which encourages students to explore options and achieve their personal best.

Your Opportunity:

As the Head of Special Education Services your leadership will address the following:

• Educational Achievement - whole school differentiation, ICPs, highly intensive curriculum, ASDAN and QCIA
• Culture and Inclusion - model, mentor and build capacity of all staff to apply inclusive classroom practices
• Strategic and Data -Informed Leadership - Level of Achievement, PLR's, NCCD,
• Leadership of Relational Pedagogy and Positive School Culture
• Whole school support - ensuring that every student regardless of disability receives targeted support for their learning

The Head of Special Education Services reports to the Principal.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead and coordinate the Special Education and/or Early Childhood Development Program to deliver high-quality advice, targeted teaching, and support for students with disability.
• Provide expert guidance to the school leadership team, classroom teachers, and staff to plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices.
• Coordinate case management and intensive interventions for students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments, including access to specialist services and supports.
• Develop and oversee school-wide systems, including data collection and monitoring processes (e.g., Nationally Consistent Collection of Data), to track and support students with disability.
• Build strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and community groups, while managing human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve school goals.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a current CV (maximum 3 pages), contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
• A 2-page written response to “How you will be assessed” for capabilities 1 - 2.
  • Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.

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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR679237_26T - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description