Head of Special Education
Inspired Recruitment ·www.inspiredrec.com
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HEAD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Start ASAP or Term 2 | Negotiable
VIT Registration Required
Sponsorship available for onshore candidates
Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to make a genuine impact in inclusive education?
A well-established mainstream secondary school in Regional Victoria is seeking a Head of Special Education to lead and develop its inclusive practices and oversee a dedicated team of 13 Teaching Assistants.
This is a hands-on leadership role within a supportive executive team, where inclusion is not just a policy but a priority.
The Role
• Lead and manage the Special Education department within a mainstream secondary setting
• Supervise and mentor 13 Teaching Assistants
• Support teachers in implementing differentiated and inclusive practices
• Work closely with families, external providers and leadership
• Drive compliance, documentation and individual education planning
About You
• Qualified teacher with current VIT registration
• Strong experience in Special Education within a secondary setting
• Proven leadership or team management experience
• Deep understanding of inclusion, adjustments and student wellbeing
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
What is on Offer
• Leadership opportunity with real autonomy
• Supportive regional school community
• Relocation lifestyle opportunity within 2 hours of Melbourne
• Sponsorship available for eligible onshore candidates
• Term 2 Start Date
Start ASAP or Term 2 | Negotiable
VIT Registration Required
Sponsorship available for onshore candidates
Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to make a genuine impact in inclusive education?
A well-established mainstream secondary school in Regional Victoria is seeking a Head of Special Education to lead and develop its inclusive practices and oversee a dedicated team of 13 Teaching Assistants.
This is a hands-on leadership role within a supportive executive team, where inclusion is not just a policy but a priority.
The Role
• Lead and manage the Special Education department within a mainstream secondary setting
• Supervise and mentor 13 Teaching Assistants
• Support teachers in implementing differentiated and inclusive practices
• Work closely with families, external providers and leadership
• Drive compliance, documentation and individual education planning
About You
• Qualified teacher with current VIT registration
• Strong experience in Special Education within a secondary setting
• Proven leadership or team management experience
• Deep understanding of inclusion, adjustments and student wellbeing
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
What is on Offer
• Leadership opportunity with real autonomy
• Supportive regional school community
• Relocation lifestyle opportunity within 2 hours of Melbourne
• Sponsorship available for eligible onshore candidates
• Term 2 Start Date
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The Head of Special Education role with Inspired Recruitment is based in Melbourne, AU.
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