Head of Special Education Services
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
19 August 2026
Posted 3 Aug 2026
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623
Total students
48%
Boys
52%
Girls
51.0
Teaching FTE
27.1
Non-teaching FTE
883
ICSEA value
8th percentile · Lower SES
21%
EAL/D Background
40%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Gordonvale State High School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to join our committed leadership team.
The successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership of inclusive education across the school, working collaboratively with the Principal, leadership team, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to strengthen engagement, participation and
achievement for students with disability and diverse learning needs.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR697073/26PClosing date19-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personEllie TaylorContact details07 4043 3222Access the National Relay Service
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 div…