Head of Department

Yeronga State High School are seeking a Head of Year 9 to support enrolment growth and strategic direction of the school.

The Head of Year 9 at Yeronga State High School will be relational leaders who strengthens teaching and learning outcomes by fostering student engagement, wellbeing, and belonging. The Heads of Year will work collaboratively with the respective Deputy Principals in the
Junior, Middle and Senior phases of Secondary Schooling.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

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Who We Are:

Yeronga State High School is a thriving inner city Secondary School known for its commitment to our vision of Quality Pathways to Success. This vision is built on strong traditions and agreed values of Quality, Harmony and Sustainability. Our aim is to provide education excellence and diverse pathways for students, built on a culture of inclusion, high expectations and student agency. Our dedicated teaching team focus on developing each student to reach their full potential preparing them to be active global citizens.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This exciting new position of Head of Year 9 is to support enrolment growth and strategic direction of the school.

The Head of Year 9 at Yeronga State High School will be relational leaders who strengthens teaching and learning outcomes by fostering student engagement, wellbeing, and belonging. The Heads of Year will work collaboratively with the respective Deputy Principals in the Junior, Middle and Senior phases of Secondary Schooling.

Responsibilities include:

• Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students.
• Prepare every student for a bright future by equipping them with the knowledgeand skills they need.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and the community.
• Lead Year level student wellbeing program, locally known as Learner Agency Program.
• Identify and support students requiring targeted intervention, guided by data and referrals.
• Lead Tier 2 behaviour interventions working with closely with Deputy Principals, HOSES and Curriculum Heads of Department to tailor student supports.
• Develop Behaviour Support Plans, Discipline Improvement Plans and Student Support Plans.
• Monitor and drive attendance and engagement improvement across your Year Level, implementing plans and fostering positive community partnerships.
• Lead engagement case meetings with the wellbeing team, ensuring multi-tiered supports for learning and engagement are in place.
• Inspire a culture of Effort, Empathy and Respect, ensuring our school is a true source of belonging and identity for every student.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide leadership leading to the achievement of quality and improved learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community, including students and families from diverse backgrounds and community agencies.
• Demonstrated capacity to use strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
• Capacity to effectively manage human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrated support for, and the capacity to develop and maintain, an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.