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 Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy State High School is a co-educational state high school, officially opening on 8 August 1959. It offers Years 7 to 12.
We are an exceptional educational institution that provides a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment for students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our focus on student achievement, wellbeing, engagement, culture and inclusion.
At Kingaroy State High School, we understand that every student is unique and has different learning needs. Our experienced and dedicated teaching staff work closely with each student to provide them with the best possible learning opportunities, catering to their individual strengths and needs.
About the Role
As Head of Department, Student Engagement, you will join a team of experienced educators to work closely with students to support their successful engagement with school and its academic and enrichment program. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative and play a leading role in supporting students' engagement with school so that every young person has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.
As Head of Department, Student Engagement, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Facilitate respectful, responsible and resilient behaviour with focus on student engagement and wellbeing.
- Build the capability of all staff to make connections between curriculum intent and pedagogical practices to effectively engage all learners.
- Analyse student data to lead innovative targeted support of students to improve behaviour, attendance and academic engagement
- Engage in the school's collegial engagement framework
- Nurture positive relationships between students, staff and stakeholders
- Maintain high expectations and implementing behaviour management in line with school and departmental guidelines
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 response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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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