Head of Department - Student Services - Windaroo Valley State High School

Windaroo Valley State High School is inviting applications for the temporary position of Head of Department - Student Services, locally known as Head of Department - Engagement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated leader to join our dynamic leadership team.

Apply now to make a real impact on student engagement and wellbeing!

About the Department of Education:

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.

In this position you will focus on:

• Wellbeing and behaviour management initiatives to support high quality educational outcomes for students in your year level cohort.
• Development of quality teaching and learning; and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, parents and education stakeholders.
• Applying positive accountability and coaching processes to create positive change in teaching and learning practices of staff.
• Positively impacting student learning outcomes, social emotional development and wellbeing.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be an effective communicator with excellent skills in developing positive relationships and able to function to a high standard in a team environment.
• Possess a sound knowledge of Essential Skills of Classroom Management and knowledge of Positive Behaviour for Learning.
• Be highly regarded if you have experience and demonstrated knowledge in classroom profiling and developing student wellbeing.
• Have a fractional teaching load.

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.