About this job
About Us:
Kelvin Grove State College is part of a unique educational precinct, just three kilometres from Brisbane City's central business district and directly adjacent to the Queensland University of Technology. Our College is a Prep to Pathways learning community that seeks to deliver wellness and excellence, guided by our College Values. This is articulated and promoted through our Just Cause: “Nurturing globally competent learners, leaders and citizens.”
Kelvin Grove State College is made up of three sub-schools: Junior, Middle and Senior.
- Junior School - Years Prep to 5 (approx. 810 students)
- Middle School - Year 6 to 9 (approx. 1,550 students)
- Senior School - Years 10 to 12 (approx. 1,370 students)
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Work closely with the Year 8 Deputy Principal to support the academic, social-emotional and wellbeing of the cohort.
- Collaborate, lead, and manage as required, to work as part of the Middle School Team to plan for cohort and College events.
- Be an active member of the collective Heads of Year team, led by the Deputy Principal of Holistic Education.
- Manage responsibilities relating to student wellbeing, attendance, engagement, behaviour and leadership.
- Lead the development, coordination and implementation of the pastoral care program.
- Actively participate in curriculum delivery with a teaching load of one line.
The Head of Year role is suitable for dedicated, motivated, and enthusiastic individual, who has the ability to lead agendas to support student outcomes, and work collaboratively and respectfully within a team, and with the broader community.
The ideal candidate will set high standards for student and staff performance, be futures oriented and strategic, and provide a holistic approach to student management and wellbeing that is both enabling and proactive.
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 maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section in 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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