About this job
About Our School
Mackay State High School is a large and diverse school community located in the heart of the Mackay CBD. Our mission is to deliver educational excellence and offer diverse pathways for our students, underpinned by a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pride. We are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential, whether in academics, sports, culture, or the arts. Our programs are designed to meet individual learning needs and career aspirations, with a strong emphasis on building positive and supportive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and the wider community.
At Mackay State High School, our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience guide everything we do, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. We are proud of our vision, "We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride," and are committed to living it every day.
About the Role
The Head of Year 10 at Mackay State High School, you play a crucial role in leading the Year 10 Engagement, Transition and Wellbeing portfolios. This role is focused on fostering a supportive and positive environment that encourages students to excel while also attending to their social and emotional wellbeing. A key component of this role involves student case management processes to provide targeted interventions in attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement, ensuring that students who require additional support receive the necessary guidance and resources to succeed.
Responsibilities include:
- Student Engagement and Wellbeing: Lead initiatives that enhance student engagement, focusing on targeted attendance and behaviour management support.
- Data-driven practices - Collect, analyse and interpret data to improve student achievement and engagement;
- Coaching support: Support teachers to achieve high standards and to develop their capacity through professional learning, coaching and feedback, particularly in classroom management techniques that enhance student engagement
- Positive partnerships: Form strong learning partnerships with students, parents and external stakeholders in case management processes
- Transition Support: Oversee the successful transition of students from Year 10 into Year 11, providing the necessary guidance and support
- Targeted Support: Provide Tier 2 targeted support for students experiencing difficulties in the classroom or playground, addressing individual needs to improve their overall school experience.
- Event Coordination: Assist in the coordination of key Year 10 events
- Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and any areas of concern. Foster strong relationships with families to support student success.
Note:
- Knowledge, experience and leadership of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) would be advantageous.
- This is a part-time role, job shared with another Head of Department.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may 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.
>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.