Head of Department

3 days ago


Darling Downs, Australia Queensland Government Full time

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 Proston K - 10 State School

Proston K - 10 State School is located in a rural area in the South Burnett region 280km north-west of Brisbane. Proston K - 10 State School caters for students from Kindy to Year 10 with current enrolment numbers at 123 students.

About the Role

The Head of Department - Student Services will support the development and implementation of initiatives to support improved educational outcomes for students including support for a diverse range of learners.

This will include development of quality teaching and learning through nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and community, and the provision of support strategies for students with challenging learning and engagement needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
Develop and implement support and intervention strategies where necessary.
Communicate and work with stakeholders and external agencies to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student wellbeing and engagement.
Lead and develop programs that promote student wellbeing and engagement.
Work with and provide 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.

About You

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 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached 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).

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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