Head of Department - Student Engagement - Ipswich North State School

job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
Job Reference QLD/MSR688133/26T
Closing date May 21, 2026
Location Ipswich region
Contact 07 3813 5888

About this job

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.

Who We Are:

Ipswich North State School is a metropolitan primary school located in close proximity to the Ipswich Business hub.
 
Our school currently has approximately 240 students from Prep to Year 6 in a coeducational environment where teachers are focused on building positive relationships with their students and families. 
 
Ipswich North State School offers a modern, relevant curriculum where planning, assessment and reporting is aligned to the Australian Curriculum.  

We are a small, complex school with a great sense of community and collegiality. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Head of Department - Student Engagement will be an integral member of the Leadership Team supporting Students in Year 3-6 to ensure that a culture of learning is optimised within our learning community.

As the Head of Department - Student Engagement, you will:

  • Support the Yr 3-6 teaching team (5 teachers), Inclusion Team and Allied Health Team to support students in Yr 3-6 to engage with learning
  • Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary
  • Develop and support high quality teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies
  • Build positive relationships with parents, staff and community members to support student learning and inclusion

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

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role 

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.

Application Downloads

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 MSR688133_26T Role Description.pdf

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 Applicant Information Package.pdf
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