Head of Department

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About Us:
Brisbane Bayside State College is an Independent Public School which caters for over 900 secondary students. Set in the beautiful bayside, the college opened in 2010 and provides a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing.

About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
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 the Principal.
Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:
Please attach a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
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 description.
Applicants are directed to key school documentation available on our website including Strategic Plan, AIP and other information about our college community and programs.

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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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