Head of Campus

About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC)
QPSC delivers a 12-month senior transitions program to vulnerable students that are still wanting to complete their senior studies, however, have found it difficult to succeed at this in mainstream schooling. Many of our students have experienced anxiety, depression, homelessness or trauma. By developing a safe and supportive environment, these students are able to achieve their goals and positively move onto pathways in further learning (TAFE or university) or employment.
Our curriculum delivery has a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, workplace skills and wellbeing. Students are still able to achieve a QCE, however, we look at alternative pathways into tertiary studies.
Your Role

**As Head of Campus Metro North, you will**:

- Deliver on QPSC's strategic plan and align to DoE Equity and Excellence Strategy across 2 QPSC campuses.
- Improve the educational outcomes for our students.
- Develop quality of teaching and learning practices unique to our setting and are trauma informed.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, other campuses, the community and stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:
You will have the responsibility for leading the following activities:

- Leading QPSC's shared vision of Every Student Succeeding, to ensure quality teaching and learning outcomes that are responsive to all student needs.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government and non-government organisations, to ensure students have the necessary opportunities and support to succeed.
- Manage the resources for your campus.

About You
A successful applicant will have the following experience and/or knowledge:

- Experience in leading a highly effective team.
- Understanding of the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system and Vocational Education.
- Experience leading and implementing whole school strategic plans.
- Understanding of trauma informed practices and adjustments for students with a disability.

**Benefits**:

- Greater job flexibility
- Small student numbers
- High level of job satisfaction

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Attach your current CV (no more than 3 pages) including contact details of two professional referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role addressing the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section.

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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