Head of Department

14 hours ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

Toowoomba State High School is seeking a dynamic Head of Department Student Services to lead the ongoing improvement of the Educational Achievement and Wellbeing of our young people.

The role will require strong interpersonal skills and actively working with partners across the community to deliver on the outcomes identified in the Annual Improvement Plan.

A strong focus for the Toowoomba State High School community is the wellbeing and feeling of belonging of our young people and as Head of Department Student Services you would have an active role in this.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and lead positive change, we encourage you to apply now.

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the School

Toowoomba State High School prides itself on providing the very best academic, vocational, cultural and sporting opportunities for our students. We have high expectations of ourselves and our students. Our staff take great pride in ensuring that the curricular and extracurricular aspects that are delivered are of a very high standard. Our staff are not only passionate and dynamic but also innovative in their approach to teaching and learning.

About the Role

As Head of Department - Student Services, you will lead a dynamic team to deliver on the Strategies and Outcomes of the school's Strategic and Annual Implementation Plan. A large focus of the Strategic Plan is on the outcomes of belonging measured by Attendance, Behaviour Outcomes and Student School Opinion Survey Results. You will case manage a variety of year levels providing strategic decisions.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
  • Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
  • Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
  • Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

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