About this job
This is a temporary full-time position for six months, to commence from 13 July 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Find out more about working with us.
About us
Ipswich State High School enrols around 1,700 students and is guided by its vision of Respect and Responsibility, enacted through a High Expectations behaviour framework.
- Our consistent pedagogical practices support calm, structured classrooms where students are known, valued and engaged in meaningful learning across academic, vocational, cultural and sporting pathways.
- Our strong focus is on social and emotional wellbeing and personalised learning ensures students graduate with the skills, confidence and character to thrive beyond school — not just ready to work, but truly work ready.
- Our signature Programs of Excellence — STEM, Dance, Rugby League, Hair and Beauty and Trade — attract enrolments from across Ipswich and surrounding communities, creating strong opportunities for staff to lead, innovate and build capability.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Student Support Year 8, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage year level CSI (Roll class) teachers
- Lead and manage year level student support team to support all students
- Contribute to weekly student support meetings with year level team
- Analyse cohort specific data, to collaborate with school team to assist with the development and implementation of appropriate tiered intervention strategies, including tracking academic engagement, wellbeing, uniform, behaviour, attendance and positive reinforcement.
- Promote a culture of learning across the student cohort
- Build positive relationships and partnerships with and between students, parents/carers, staff, community and external agencies.
- Work with Administration to manage and support student's behaviours and wellbeing, including behaviour follow up
- Line management of other support roles and portfolios
- Lead and oversee co curricula and extra-curricular programs to build school culture and support school vision
- Identify and celebrate growth and achievement for students and staff
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.