Head of Department

1 week ago

Ipswich, Australia Teach Queensland Full time

(Image sourced from Woodcrest State College)
About the School
Woodcrest State College is a P-12 school located in Greater Springfield. The College is a dynamic school that provides the ultimate learning experience for the needs of its students. The College is the original school in the vibrant hub of Springfield. The 'Education City' concept was established and fostered at Woodcrest State College. From the enrolment of 80 students in its first year, the College now delivers a quality education to more than 1750 students from Preparatory to Year Twelve.
Also forming part of our Campus are C&K Woodcrest Community Kindergarten and the WesTEC Trade Training Centre. At Woodcrest we believe that every child deserves an outstanding education. Throughout the College, a dedicated, highly trained and professional team of staff direct the learning of each student. Woodcrest State College is a modern purpose-built school with state-of-the-art facilities.
The College offers a well-rounded engaging curriculum from Prep to Year 12 aimed at inspiring all students to succeed and achieve their optimal learning pathway. A consistent approach to teaching known as the RESPECT Pedagogical Framework ensures that the approach to teaching is seamless throughout the College.About the RoleAs the Head of Department - Student Engagement, you will have responsibility for the following:

- Work as part as the leadership team to implement the school's strategic plan which aims to inspire all students to achieve success through a focus on Excellence, Equity and Partnerships.
- Responsibility for case-managing and tracking student cohorts to ensure high levels of attendance and engagement with learning.
- Supporting staff to build their capability including their knowledge and understanding of the Essential Skills of Classroom Management, trauma informed practices and social and emotional learning.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
- Manage 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 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified 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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