Head of Department - Student Engagement - Baringa State Primary School

Job Reference QLD/NCR599773/24T
Closing date November 7, 2024
Location Sunshine Coast
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 5390 2333

About this job

About the Department of Education

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 Baringa State Primary School

Baringa State Primary School opened in 2018, catering for students from Prep to Year 6.

Our school is well placed to deliver as a learning hub, as we develop and support a community of learners. Aura is a city that will be a centre for innovative educational excellence for all. Baringa State Primary School will deliver a world class education, offering extensive opportunities in developing students understandings in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as our point of difference. We are committed to the delivery of the Australian Curriculum through personalised learning for all students within an eLearning context.

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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

  • Please attach a maximum 2 page resume including contact details for 2 referees including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg response to the How you will assessed section 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.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.