About this job
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the School
Mango Hill State Secondary College is a contemporary Years 7-12 college in Brisbane's northern growth corridor, known for its modern facilities, innovative learning programs and strong focus on student success.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Student Services, you will work in our newly established engagement space, working with students of culture and leading our whole of college events.
You will have the following accountabilities:
- Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes, engagement and attendance, including frameworks such as Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL).
- Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of students.
- Use data to monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary, including targeted supports such as the relevant college intervention models.
- Lead the implementation of engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including Engagement Centre processes (Realign, Reset and Pause).
- Communicate and work with parents, staff and external agencies to develop strategies to improve student engagement, achievement and attendance.
- Work with and provide tools for the school leadership team, Heads of Department and teachers to support consistent implementation of behaviour, wellbeing and engagement strategies.
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 understand your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section. - addressing Key Capabilities 1-2 only.
- 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.