Head of Department

2 days ago

Ipswich, Australia Education Full time

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

**About the School**:
Laidley State High School is a mid-sized rural high school located in the growing Lockyer Valley. Our committed and capable staff work hard to support the full range of students to succeed with their educational goals and their transition to post school employment and/or tertiary studies. A school culture based on high standards, proactive and responsive support, positive school community partnerships and the celebration of success has resulted in our school enjoying the support of our school community.

**About the Role**:
The Year 7 and 8 Head of Year will work under the supervision of the Deputy Principal (Year 7 and 8) and in collaboration with Faculty Heads of Department, Year Coordinators, teachers and support staff to lead the academic engagement, wellbeing and positive behaviour the Year 7 and 8 cohort. The Head of Year will nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, parents and stakeholders.
The Head of Department (Head of Year) will work as a key member of our School Leadership Team to enact our school improvement agenda to maximise student outcomes for students in Year 7 and 8.As the Head of Year you will have responsibility for: - Providing leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance for all students, including students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Providing management and engagement strategies including induction activities for new arrivals that considers their specific academic, social and emotional needs. Monitoring students' individual performance and behaviour and, where necessary, developing and implementing holistic intervention strategies that addresses the academic, social and emotional needs of students in partnership with parents, staff and external agencies. Working with and providing tools for the school leadership team, Head of Departments, Year Level Coordinators, Guidance Officers and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and attendance. embedding socially just practices in daily school life through leadership in relation to student attendance and improved academic outcomes. Managing the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department 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 (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 1 page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 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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