Head of Department

6 days ago

Logan City, 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 Browns Plains State High School

Browns Plains State High School aims to empower all students, living up to our three school values: character, community and culture of excellence. We offer a dynamic and caring learning environment that focuses on engaging students by connecting their learning to the real world. Our programs are delivered by a highly committed and talented team of teachers and support personnel who work collaboratively with students, parents and the broader community. We work with students to succeed through: learning, sports, arts and the community. There is something to suit every student with our wide range of curriculum offerings, academic pathways, high level certificate courses, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships and the Learning Centre supports. We also have an Academic Excellence program designed for students in years 7 - 10 who excel in English, mathematics, Science and Humanities.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student engagement, wellbeing, learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students
Where requested, prepare all data returns for senior management and staff
Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary
Communicate and work with parents, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance

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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