Caboolture State School is seeking a dynamic Head of Diverse Learning to lead inclusive practices across the school, supporting students with diverse needs to thrive.
This leadership role is integral to our commitment to building a strong sense of belonging within our classrooms and ensuring every student succeeds.
About Caboolture State School
Caboolture State School is located on the Sunshine Coast in the state of Queensland, Australia. To our north are the historical Glasshouse Mountains, as well as the sun and sand of the Sunshine Coast; to our east is the Pummistone Passage and Bribie Island. Forty-five minutes to the south lies the metropolitan city of Brisbane.
The focus of our school is to foster children's learning in a supportive, creative and harmonious environment, preparing them to become lifelong learners and responsible contributing members in our society. As a staff we value the development of each individual.
- Demonstrated expertise in behaviour management, including the implementation of proactive, school-wide support strategies.
- Strong knowledge of curriculum differentiation to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners.
- Experience in applying trauma-informed practices to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
- Ability to lead and mentor staff in inclusive education practices aligned with departmental policy and the school's strategic priorities.
- Effective collaboration with families, specialists, and external agencies to support student wellbeing and engagement.
About The Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
- Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
- 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.
- Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
- Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.
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.
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