Head Of Department

Are you ready to step into a dynamic middle leadership role and shape the Middle School student experience at Kelvin Grove State College?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Head of Department (Student Services), locally known as "Head of Year" to join our high-performing Middle School Leadership Team, until 12 July 2026.This role is all about leading with purpose - supporting student wellbeing and engagement, building strong connections with families, and working collaboratively with staff to ensure every student in your cohort thrives.You'll champion our college values, strengthen transition into secondary schooling, and help create a safe, supportive, and aspirational environment where young adolescents can ignite their spark, be their best and be ready for their future.This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 7 October 2025 until 12 July 2026, unless otherwise determined.About The DepartmentThe 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 Kelvin Grove State CollegeKelvin Grove State College is part of a unique educational precinct, located just three kilometres from Brisbane's central business district and adjacent to the Queensland University of Technology.As a "Prep to Pathways" learning community, we seek to deliver wellness and excellence, guided by our college values.
This is articulated and promoted through our Just Cause: "Nurturing globally competent learners, leaders and citizens. "Kelvin Grove State College is a P-12 school with three sub-schools:Junior School - Prep to Year 5 (approx. 750 students) Middle School - Year 6 to 9 (approx. 1,600 students) Senior School - Years 10 to 12 (approx. 1,300 students) About The RoleIn Term 4, this role will be Head of Year 6 , with the potential in 2026 to transition into Head of Year 7 or remain in Head of Year 6 , depending on the successful candidate's strengths and the needs of the Middle School Team.The Head of Year role is suited to a dedicated, motivated, and enthusiastic individual who can lead initiatives that support student outcomes, while working collaboratively and respectfully within the team and broader community.The ideal candidate will set high expectations for both student and staff performance, take a future-focused and strategic approach, and provide holistic, proactive, and enabling leadership for student management and wellbeing.Responsibilities IncludeAs Head of Year, you will:Work closely with the Year Level Deputy Principal to support the academic, social-emotional and wellbeing of the cohort.
Collaborate, lead, and manage as required, to work as part of a team to plan for cohort and College events.
Be an active member of the collective Heads of Year team, led by the Deputy Principal of Holistic Education.
Manage responsibilities relating to student wellbeing, attendance, engagement, behaviour and leadership.
Play a leading role in the development, coordination and implementation of the Middle School pastoral care program.
Actively participate in a Curriculum Faculty area as a teacher with a reduced teaching load of one teaching line.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.Interested?
To ApplyAttach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written response (2-page maximum) outlining your suitability in response to the information provided about the role.
Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
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