Head of Department
1 week ago
About the Role:
The Head of Department, Student Services will:
- focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students
- develop the quality of teaching and learning
- nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and community
- The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate
Skills and knowledge in the areas below are preferred:
- Student wellbeing and services
- Behaviour management (particularly, PLB restorative practices, ECMS and or classroom profiling)
- Trauma-Informed Practices/education strategies (eg Berry Street)
- Mental Health / social / emotional support strategies
- Strong conflict resolution, mediation skills and staff team building skills
- Build and maintain extensive community partnerships with support agencies
- Data Literacy to develop and implement systems to track, monitor and lead intervention for student learning progress and wellbeing
Specific duties include:
- Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in school, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Lead and manage college processes for behaviour related support provisions (inc. Complex Case Management, Crisis Management Plans, IBSPs, etc).
- Management of student recognition program, including coordination of extra curriculum activities for students and class representatives.
- Explore and deliver innovative ways to increase community and parent engagement and local decision making.
- Provide staff and parent learning opportunities focused on student wellbeing.
- Monitoring and tracking attendance, performance and behaviour data and the development of student performance plans.
- Support transition programs particularly Prep year 1 and year year
- Work with Deputy Principal and Principal to deliver extracurricular student wellbeing and pastoral care programs and activities.
- Management coordination and organisation of the Student Engagement Team.
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 2pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the SchoolCaloundra State High School is a great school, with fantastic staff and students. Our experienced staff deliver an innovative, broad curriculum of very high quality that caters for academic and vocational pathways. We have extensive programs to nurture excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement to ensure students reach their...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the SchoolCurrimundi Special School is a P-12 school located in the North Coast Region on the Sunshine Coast just north of Caloundra. The school enrolment zone incorporates a large catchment, from Maroochydore and Buderim in the north, to Caloundra and Pelican Waters in the south and as far west as the communities of Landsborough and Beerwah. We are...
-
Head Of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia The State Of Queensland Full timeHead of Department - Senior Schooling - Nambour State College Education (Organisation site ) North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division An exciting opportunity invites applications from experienced educators to join the leadership team as a Head of Department (Senior Schooling) at Nambour State College on a permanent full-time...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the schoolChatsworth State School within the North Coast Region is located on the northern outskirts of Gympie with picturesque views of the hills and valleys of surrounding rural areas.Chatsworth State School caters for approximately 255 students from prep to year 6. The school is a great size school, small enough to maintain a family feel and treat...
-
Head Of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia The State Of Queensland Full timeHead of Department - The Arts - Coolum State High School Education (Organisation site ) North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division Coolum State High School invites applications from experienced educators for the permanent full-time role of Head of Department (The Arts), commencing 08 July 2024.Coolum State High School is a dynamic school...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the Department of EducationThe Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia The State of Queensland Full timeHead of Department - The Arts - Coolum State High School Education (Organisation site ) North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division Coolum State High School invites applications from experienced educators for the permanent full-time role of Head of Department (The Arts), commencing 08 July 2024.Coolum State High School is a dynamic school...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia The State of Queensland Full timeHead of Department - Senior Schooling - Nambour State College Education (Organisation site ) North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division An exciting opportunity invites applications from experienced educators to join the leadership team as a Head of Department (Senior Schooling) at Nambour State College on a permanent full-time...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the Department of Education:The Department of Education and Training is responsible for ensuring that Queenslanders have the education and skills necessary in order to contribute to the social and economic development of Queensland. They deliver world-class education and training services to a wide variety of students at all stages of their...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the SchoolGympie Special School is located within the township of Gympie. The school is an Education Queensland facility that provides educational programs for students from Prep through to Grade 12. We believe that the key to student success is to work with caregivers and specialist support staff to ensure that curriculum programs develop in response...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout Us:At Sunshine Beach State High School, we focus on creating a supportive, caring environment that challenges each individual student to be successful and set high expectations for themselves. Our school is founded on traditional community values of respect and responsibility, whilst ensuring productivity in generating opportunities for each child to...
-
Head Of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia The State Of Queensland Full timeHead of Department - The Arts - Mountain Creek State High School Education (Organisation site ) North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division Mountain Creek State High School are seeking applications for a Head of Department (Arts) to join their school community on a temporary full-time basis, until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time(Image sourced from Baringa State Secondary College)About the School:The school is located on the corner of Griffith Place and Baringa Drive, Baringa.At Baringa State Secondary College we provide a warm and supportive environment in which all children can grow with confidence. Our staff are passionate professionals who are committed to helping students...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the CollegeLocated centrally on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Chancellor State College is a five minute drive to Mooloolaba, and is a one hour drive north of Brisbane. Our college enjoys a partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast to deliver world class educational opportunities to all in the Sippy Downs Educational Precinct. This unique...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time(Image sourced from Maleny State High School)About the schoolMaleny State High School caters for approximately 700 students. The purpose of Maleny State High School is to inspire, educate, guide and support adolescents of the hinterland by providing a school community which promotes learning for living. All members of the school strive to meet and maximise...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the SchoolNambour State College is a Prep to Year 12 college located on the Sunshine Coast. Nambour State College was founded in 2016, resulting from the amalgamation of Nambour State High School and Nambour State School. We value the history and traditions of education in Nambour whilst always striving to improve informed by the latest contemporary...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the SchoolCoolum State High School is located just north of the community of Coolum Beach. It is situated in an idyllic setting surrounded by National Park and is in close proximity to local beaches. The region's natural beauty complements the culture of learning, care, respect and the pursuit of excellence contained within its walls. The school was...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the CollegeLocated centrally on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Chancellor State College is a five minute drive to Mooloolaba, and is a one hour drive north of Brisbane. Our college enjoys a partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast to deliver world class educational opportunities to all in the Sippy Downs Educational Precinct. Chancellor...
-
Head of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full timeAbout the SchoolCurrimundi Special School is a P-12 school located in the North Coast Region on the Sunshine Coast just north of Caloundra. The school enrolment zone incorporates a large catchment, from Maroochydore and Buderim in the north, to Caloundra and Pelican Waters in the south and as far west as the communities of Landsborough and Beerwah. Our...
-
Head Of Department
1 week ago
Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia The State Of Queensland Full timeHead of Department - Visual Arts/Innovation, Technology and Interactive Learning - Sunshine Beach State High School North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division An exciting opportunity exists for an innovative, results-driven and dedicated team player to join the Sunshine Beach State High School leadership team as a Head of Department...
