About this job
About Spinifex State College
Spinifex State College is a three campus educational facility. Our Junior Campus caters to years 7-9, Senior Campus years 10-12 and the Residential Campus houses all boarding students.
Our school aims to develop clever, skilled and creative learners. To achieve this aim, we provide students with access to quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. We also inspire our students to explore their passions, harness their unique talents and fulfil their potential.
Each year our students who aspire to tertiary education achieve excellent results due to the support and readiness programs run by the school. Students who aspire to transition into work or Vocational Education and Training (VET) benefit by our close links with TAFE and industry.
Our strong links with Mount Isa Mines and other businesses have led to many authentic learning opportunities to prepare students for their chosen post-school pathways. This includes school-based apprenticeships/traineeships and work experience. Spinifex students are encouraged to work hard and achieve their best - our school is proud of our students and their achievements.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing behaviour of students in Years 10-12-Supporting HODs and teachers with behaviour management (e.g. implementing Student Success Strategies, leading restorative practices).
- Attendance tracking and intervention-Monitoring students' individual performance (academic, behaviour, attendance) and implement intervention strategies where necessary, including the administering of School Disciplinary Absences up to 9 days.
- Organising relevant Year Level events, for example PERMAH Days, parades, excursions (whole year level) and Formal-Engaging in proactive strategies to support student engagement at school.
- Monitoring Withdrawal Room-Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies to support new arrivals and their families through integrating them.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:
- Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide leadership leading to the achievement of quality and improved learning outcomes for all students.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community, including students and families from diverse backgrounds and community agencies.
- Demonstrated capacity to use strategic thinking and analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
- Capacity to manage effectively human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational outcomes.
- Demonstrated support for and the capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
dren 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.