About this job
About Us:
The Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT), a selective entry school situated within four kilometres of Brisbane City Centre, has been operational since January 2007. The Academy collaborates with various universities, including the University of Queensland, to support highly capable students and foster their development into future leaders within a science-focused educational environment. At QASMT, we focus on an international curriculum to help students reach their full potential. This is achieved through our rigorous academic program, the holistic education of every student and the outstanding commitment of our staff.
Underpinning our academic success is an outstanding pastoral care system supporting every student and helping each one to feel a vital part of the QASMT 'family'. Student welfare is implemented through out bespoke positive education program and House structure, which ensures every student is known by a significant adult, their House Dean. We believe in the importance of guiding students to become responsible and caring individuals, who are sensitive, open-minded and respectful of all cultures. QASMT aims to develop tomorrow's leaders; individuals who will be internationally-minded citizens.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Generate a ‘Daily Attendance Report' every morning and provide to all teaching staff and deputy principals, and advising teachers of amendments to attendance records due to late notification.
- Collect and coordinate data to determine and document reasons for absences by students chronically absent, monitor student programs, and provide information to teachers and school leaders where necessary, liaising with Student Support Officer, Head of Special Education Program, and Guidance Officer to address issues relating to students experiencing problems that prevent their engagement at school.
- Maintain a database listing student that are independent students, students residing with carers (guardian kinship care/child safety officers), students where there are legal orders against the parents/guardians, or other issues that may impact on student attendance.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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