Coach - Early Childhood - Ipswich Special School
Coach - Early Childhood - Ipswich Special School
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Ipswich Special School
Ipswich Special School is seeking a Part Time (0.4FTE) Coach with skills in the development and implementation of the Science of Reading within a special School setting.
Job details
- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
- Position type: Flexible part-time
- Occupational group: Education & Training
- Classification: Stream 1/Coach
- Workplace Location: Ipswich region
- Job ad reference: QLD/MSR680464/26
- Closing date: 11-Mar-2026
- Yearly salary: $51075 - $51075
- Fortnightly salary:
- Total remuneration:
- Salary Other:
- Job duration: 20/04/26 - 20/10/26, unless otherwise determined
- Contact person: Robert McDowall
- Contact details: 0738135777 Access the National Relay Service
At Ipswich Special School ( https://ipswichspecs.eq.edu.au/ ) we provide educational programs for students with a broad range of abilities, learning characteristics and needs aged between three and eighteen.
Your role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Modelling reading lessons across the school, coaching our staff in the implementation of the Science of Reading
- Development of key artefacts used as a Handbook of Reading teaching practices at school
- Play a support role in delivering the vision of the department to coordinate required programs in schools to improve the educational outcomes of students
- Work collaboratively with teachers and provide experience to Heads of Program positions by identifying resources and strategies to deliver outcomes
Requirements
- Must have significant skills and experience in the the Science of Reading, working with small groups, teachers, teacher aides as well as liaising with the leadership team to drive forward the whole school priority
- Must have a solid understanding of teaching students with severe disabilities across a wide spectrum of needs
- Experience in special school advantageous but not necessary
Teaching in Queensland:
The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/ ).
Applicants for these positions must possess:
- A relevant teaching qualification. Click here ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/apply-to-teach/eligibility ) for further information on teaching qualifications.
- Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click here ( http://www.qct.edu.au/ ).
- In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services ( https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/required/working-or-volunteering#education ) (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please Click here ( https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-services ).
How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)
**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.**
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).
Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.
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