Lead inclusive education and make a meaningful impact on student success at Bentley Park College.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to support diverse learners, guide a dedicated team, and strengthen high-quality special education practices across the school.

Apply now to champion inclusion and help every student reach their full potential.

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 setting 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:

Bentley Park College is a welcoming and inclusive P-12 school committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities for every student.

The school's Special Education Program supports students with diverse learning needs through personalised, evidence-based approaches that promote academic growth, independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in the wider school community.

With a focus on inclusion, collaboration and student success, the program provides a supportive environment where dedicated educators can make a positive impact on the lives of students and their families.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:





- 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 adjustments.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 assessedsection 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.

📌 Head of Special Education ServicesBentley Park College - Special Education Program (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Cairns