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Head of Department, Student Engagement - Sunnybank State High School - job post

Queensland Government
3.8 out of 5 stars
Brisbane QLD
Temporary
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Job type

  • Temporary

Location

Brisbane QLD

Full job description

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.

About the School

Sunnybank State High School is a dynamic, future-focused learning community, committed to empowering our students to succeed. We are a high achieving and vibrant school rich in tradition with an outstanding reputation for success. Our motto, "Many ways to excellence" reflects our commitment to quality education by ensuring that every child is improving and achieving.

We offer a diverse range of opportunities and educational experiences designed to empower each student to thrive and achieve across a range of sporting, cultural, vocational and academic pursuits. Our accredited International Program is linked to Education Queensland International and offers outstanding education opportunities to students from throughout the world. We are part of a global community and value our learning partnerships both within the community and beyond.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
Where requested, prepare all data returns for senior management.
Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
Communicate and work with parents, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.

About You:

The successful applicant will lead student engagement initiatives that improve attendance, wellbeing and educational outcomes for all students.

You should also be an experienced educational leader with strong skills in student support, data-informed decision-making, team leadership, and building positive relationships to maximise student success.

Interested? To Apply:

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; and
Attach evidence 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.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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