Head of Department

About the School Indooroopilly State High School is a co-educational Independent Public School with an excellent tradition and reputation for student success. We are a school for young adults where we expect our students to develop self-discipline and social responsibility within a nurturing environment. High standards of academic and vocational learning are fostered, and we seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge meaningful future pathways. We are proud to celebrate the multicultural and socio-economic diversity of our school community. We proudly stand for learning, caring for one another and discipline based on reciprocal respect. Our vision and values guide the school's strategic direction and every day actions. As A community of forward thinkers, we strive to prepare our students for a global future which they will help to shape as productive, ethical citizens. Our four core values of Each person's dignity, Our community's diversity, Open communication, and Quality learning are embedded into all aspects of school life, and are manifested in a unique 'Indro' sensibility. About the Role As Head of Department - Student Engagement, you will join a team of experienced educators and work with highly capable young people within an engaged school community that fosters strong connections between home and school. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative and play a leading role in supporting students' engagement with school so that every young person has the opportunity to achieve their personal best. This position will also lead pastoral programs and co-curricular experiences together with strategic portfolios aligned to the assigned year level and expertise. As Head of Department - Student Engagement, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: - 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 senior management. - 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. - Work with, and provide tools for, the regional executive team and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and attendance. - Develop and implement community engagement strategies and programs with other organisations, local businesses and not for profit organisations. - Liaise with external agencies (for example, indigenous support agencies) to support new arrivals and their families through integrating them into the new environment and incorporate the holistic needs of new students including academic, social and emotional. - Embed socially just practices in daily school life through leadership in relation to student attendance and improved academic outcomes. - Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the region. - Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the Team 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 (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history). - Attach 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 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.