Head of Department

*About the Department

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 the School

Dakabin State High School is a co-educational secondary school located in Dakabin, Queensland, approximately 30 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD. Established in 1978, the school offers a wide range of learning opportunities to help every student excel. With a strong academic and artistic focus, Dakabin also boasts an excellent reputation for its extra-curricular and sporting activities. Unique features such as our spacious campus and Agricultural Farm enrich the learning experience. Our supportive community ensures students are equipped to contribute positively to society, empowering them to shape a bright future.

About the Role

The Head of Department - Student Engagement, will be responsible for providing leadership and focusing on initiatives that support the educational outcomes of students, encouraging engagement both in the classroom and with their learning. You will provide targeted teaching and learning support for staff through coaching and professional development, specifically in areas such as Reboot (trauma-informed practice), Restorative Conversations, ESCMs, and classroom profiling. In addition, you will play a key role in building productive and supportive relationships with the Year Level Coordinator, the Engagement Team, and Wellbeing staff, working collaboratively to foster an environment that supports student engagement, wellbeing, and academic success.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Student Engagement, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Lead schoolwide processes for management of the learner and behaviour (PBL & RISE Cycle-ESCMs, Restorative Practices, Reboot)

Develop Positive Behaviour for Learning strategies for Tier 1 & 2 and oversee Tier 2-3 support and interventions for students

Lead and coach Year Level Coordinators to deliver policy aligned and research-based student supports and interventions, to effectively manage their year level

Support Voice Coordinator to develop a quality Student Leadership program and mentoring / coaching programs

Lead Pathways (Dakabin SHS's pastoral care program) curriculum development

Lead strategies of targeted support for disengaged students

Co-lead the targeted support and intervention/ priority group agenda (plan and deliver SLT/ Faculty talks, staff talks and workshops)

Monitor and support priority student groups' engagement, identifying barriers, and implementing targeted interventions to enhance participation and outcomes.

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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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