About this job
There are 4 positions available for the period 23 January 2025 until 27 June 2025 (Semester 1 2025) unless otherwise determined.
The positions are temporary part-time (0.2FTE, 10 Hours) as Head of Department - Student Services. The school has availability to offer classroom teacher engagement (up to 0.8FTE 40 Hours) to successful applicants.
About the School
Toogoolawah is a small secondary school catering for Year 7 to Year 12 students. Located in the beautiful Somerset region, we are nestled in a beautiful rural and setting surrounded by native Australian flora and fauna. Our school is excited about improving outcomes for students, academic and social. We are committed to even greater student success stories.
About the Role
This role is pivotal to fostering the behavioural and emotional well-being of students. You will demonstrate a vital commitment and play an indispensable role in upholding the school's culture of high expectations. You will collaborate with other Heads of Department Student Services, and work with the Deputy Principal.
The Head of Department - Student Services positions are known locally at Toogoolawah as:
- Head of Year - Year 7 and Year 8
- Head of Year - Year 9 and Year 10
- Head of Year - Year 11 and Year 12
- Head of Sport
As the Head of Sport (0.2 FTE) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Coordination of all sporting programs including extra-curricular sport, Interschool sports, whole school sporting events and extension programs.
As Head of Year (HOY) (0.2FTE) your focus will be on the following:
- Guide students to embody the PBL values of being Respectful, being Responsible and being Committed to Achievement.
- Nurture personal accountability and positive interpersonal connections.
- Cultivate academic enthusiasm.
- Support each student's journey towards realising their full potential.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Coordinate and manage student engagement and wellbeing programs for your assigned year level - including individual and small group programs targeted to wellbeing and social-emotional support for identified students.
- Coordinate the activities of the year-level pastoral care program, including year-level assemblies and special events.
- Work with the Deputy Principal and Leadership Team. The role of HOY is characterised by a proactive, data-informed, and relational approach.
Our Heads of Year have responsibilities encompassing pastoral care and well-being, effective communication with parents, nurturing students' social and emotional growth, overseeing attendance, uniform adherence, addressing instances of bullying, coordinating year-level assemblies, conducting behavioural investigations, implementing constructive rewards and intervention initiatives, in addition to fulfilling organisational responsibilities during pivotal year-level events.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to the "How you will 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.
g 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.