Head of Department - Student Engagement - Toolooa State High School (0.5 FTE)

Job Reference QLD/CQR590866/24T
Closing date October 11, 2024
Location Rockhampton region
Type Part-Time
Contact 07 4971 4333

About this job

About Us:

Toolooa State High School is an inclusive, innovative and progressive secondary school, located in the industrial city of Gladstone in Central Queensland. Students of Toolooa State High School enjoy a positive reputation within the local community, particularly for their success in academia and extra-curricular initiatives.
The Toolooa community prides itself on putting students first in all aspects of their learning. Our staff are hard-working and dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for all students. The core values of respect, achievement and responsibility underpin everything that we do at our school, and we are proud of our students' commitment to these values.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but 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.
  • Work with, and provide tools for, the regional executive team and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and 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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