Head of Department

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Sunnybank State High School has a population of 700 students which comprise of over 60 different cultures. We are a vibrant, diverse school rich in tradition with an outstanding reputation for success. At Sunnybank State High School, our motto "Many ways to excellence" reflects our commitment to quality education by ensuring that every child is improving and achieving. We offer a diverse range of opportunities and educational experiences designed to empower each student to thrive and achieve across a range of sporting, cultural, vocational and academic pursuits. We are part of a global community and value our learning partnerships both within the community and beyond.
About the RoleAs Head of Department - Student Engagement - you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

- 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.
- Communicate and work with parents, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.
- Work with, and provide tools for, the regional executive team and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and attendance.
- Develop and implement community engagement strategies and programs with other organisations, local businesses and nor for profit organisations.
- Liaise with external agencies (for example, indigenous support agencies) to support new arrivals and their families through integrating them into the new environment and incorporate the holistic needs of new students including academic, social and emotional.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life through leadership in relation to student attendance and improved academic outcomes.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the region.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the Team to achieve goals.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the "how you will be assessed" section in 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. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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