Head of Department

About the Department of Education
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 Us
Varsity College, is a Prep to Year 12 (split campus) school which prides itself on a strong history of academic, sporting, cultural and community excellence. Our college has high expectations in terms of achievement, behaviour and appearance and all members of the College community understand and support our high expectations culture. Our rich and rigorous programs position our students to achieve outstanding results and graduate well prepared for success beyond school. Our staff are passionate professionals who are committed to helping students successfully achieve, no matter what it takes. Our high academic achievement is a testament to our dedicated teachers who take great pride in creating rich and engaging educational programs that provide appropriate intellectual challenges and encourage all students to continually flourish within an environment of equity and excellence.
About the Role
Under the direction and leadership of the Deputy Principal (Junior Secondary) in your role as Head of Department you will:

- Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students, specifically in the junior phase of learning
- Track key attendance data sets with focus on YTD, TTD and weekly trends
- Support the Dean in issuing consequences for students with patterns of truancy, late to class, late to school and early departures
- Determine actions for at risk students through data analysis at key junctures, and strategise interventions
- Lead the Academic Action Plan intervention group and the analysis of Yr 7 NAPLAN data
- Track student behaviour data with a focus on daily, weekly and termly junctures, and Case Managed students
- Lead behaviour including referrals for proactive programs and supportive measures, including referrals to support team, goal setting with student, and enacting consequences for behaviour and writing suspensions for days 6-10
- Lead the organisation of Orientation Day, primary school engagement and transition events
- Lead and support PAT testing
- Be committed to creating a school wide culture of wellbeing, engagement and personal achievement that values diversity, responding to the needs and interests of students and staff.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 maximum 2 page written response addressing key capabilities 1- 4 of the 'How you will be assessed' section of the 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.
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).
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