Head of Department

17 hours ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Pacific Pines State High School is inviting applications for the position of Head of Department - Student Engagement, overseeing the Junior (Years 7 & 8), Senior Preparatory (Years 9 & 10), and Senior (Years 11 & 12) phases. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Head of Department for Student Engagement & Success in the Junior phase, specifically Year 8. At Pacific Pines State High School, we instil a strong sense of personal and collective integrity in our students, preparing them for success in life. Together with our families, we nurture students with a clear sense of purpose, strong behavioural standards, and lifelong values.

If you're passionate about making a lasting impact, apply now

About The Department

The Department of Education is 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 reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The School

Pacific Pines State High School is a rapidly growing, welcoming school of choice for families in the northern Gold Coast region, known for its world-class facilities and strong relationships between staff, students and parents. We are committed to fostering personal integrity, a clear sense of purpose, and lifelong values that will serve our students beyond their time here. The school offers a wide range of pathways, from core subjects to ATAR, applied and certificate courses. With a focus on academic achievement, positive behaviour and professional development, Pacific Pines provides a collaborative, student-centred environment that prioritises growth and success for all.

About The Role

As the Head of Department, Student Engagement, you will focus on initiatives designed to support and enhance the educational outcomes for students, incorporating the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division into school planning. You will play a key role in developing the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that best practices are implemented across the department. Additionally, you will nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and the broader community, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that promotes student engagement and success.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Student Engagement, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Where requested, prepare all data returns for senior management.
  • Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
  • Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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