Head of School

3 days ago

Ipswich, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, schools, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs.

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

Y Schools Queensland Junior Ipswich Campus are recruiting committed Head of School on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team based in Ipswich.

About the role

As the Head of School with the Y Schools Queensland, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations to achieve agreed student outcomes in line with the strategic direction, philosophy, and educational practice established for the Y Schools Queensland sector.

What will my time look like?

  • Support and lead the delivery of school improvement processes with respect to the school's academic, wellbeing and vocational pillars and subsequent development of related policies, procedures and practices.
  • Support the Principal in implementing the strategic direction of the school, with a particular focus upon the development and implementation of student wellbeing, academic and vocational practices to satisfy student outcome targets.
  • Develop and mentor Head of Campus to ensure effective school operations and a cohesive approach between the two sites.
  • Develop and mentor teachers/youth workers in their classroom practice, including the integration of the school's wellbeing philosophy and vocational framework.
  • Maintain an understanding of Federal and State Government funding arrangements to ensure that both Campus student files and recording of student census data is sufficient to pass any audit.
  • Build and manage effective relationships and connection between other Y Schools.

Am I a good match?

  • Current Registered Teaching Qualifications, Post Graduate qualifications in Education and/or Educational Leadership.
  • Significant and successful leadership experience in a Secondary Educational setting of at least 3 years.
  • A demonstrated knowledge of the educational challenges facing disengaged young people, and the innovative methods needed to help them achieve wellbeing, academic and vocational outcomes.
  • Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on Y-Care staff enable culture and Y mission and values.
  • Complete a National and/or International Police Check prior to employment and at the discretion of the Y.
  • Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
  • Achievement of YMCA's Safeguarding Children Training Certificate and complete annual refresher training.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills and the ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment.
  • Have experience in the delivery of VET courses, (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment desirable).
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to use those to influence the educational agenda for disengaged young people.

What's in it for you

The Head of School is a key leadership role within our Y Schools Queensland. You will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations and strategic direction of the school. The role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of educational practices, and the ability to manage a diverse team while addressing the needs of students and the community.

Here's what on offer

  • Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.
  • Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes.
  • Employee Benefits Program.
  • Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities.
  • Discounted banking and loan rates.
  • Discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
  • Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs.
  • Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel.
  • Counselling Employee Assistance Program.

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.

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