Queensland Aspiring Special Education Teacher Program 2027
Queensland Department of Education programme supporting current teacher aides to qualify as special education teachers, with funding, special leave and a permanent-employment offer.
| Amount / funding | Up to $20,000 (before tax) for a postgraduate ITE degree / up to $40,000 (before tax) for an undergraduate ITE degree, funding after successful completion of eligible subjects; plus Supported Pathway into Teaching Special Leave, community of practice, and offer of permanent employment as a special education teacher |
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| Deadline | 8 November 2026 (job ad QLD/CO704155/26) |
| Start date | 2027 (ITE programme commencement in 2027 or already studying) |
| Level | Bachelors, Masters, Teacher training |
| Funding type | partial |
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About this scholarship
Queensland Department of Education programme supporting current teacher aides to qualify as special education teachers, with funding, special leave and a permanent-employment offer.
Minimum requirements
Current teacher aide employed by the Queensland Department of Education only (priority: Special Schools / Special Education Programs, more than 1 year's experience, permanent employees); minimum 1 year's experience; principal's endorsement; Statement of Service; enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate ITE programme for commencement in 2027 or already studying; Australian citizenship or permanent residency; commit to permanent special-school role and minimum service; offer subject to LANTITE standard. Not eligible: current Turn to Teach, Trade to Teach or Career Change Internship participants, or recipients of another department programme/initiative/scholarship funding.
Application checklist
- Application via SmartJobs + VidCruiter account
- Online form
- Supporting documentation
- Written responses
- Recorded video interview
- Referee report requested after application
- Principal's endorsement
- Statement of Service
Application tips
- Only current Queensland Department of Education teacher aides are eligible — other applicants are out of scope.
- Secure your principal's endorsement and Statement of Service before applying.
- Funding follows successful completion of eligible subjects, so plan subject sequencing.
- Note the permanent-employment offer is in a Special School or Special Education Program within a State School, with a minimum service commitment.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: Special education, Teacher training