About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale State High School is a moderately sized high school of just over 850 students. We have a proud tradition of providing high quality educational opportunities across academic, sporting, cultural and citizenship areas. Our vision is for all of our students to reach their true potential, to achieve their individual goals and to make a positive contribution to their communities.
Gordonvale State High School offers a rich curriculum program that values and promotes each student's right to experience success, while at the same time encouraging each student to be responsible, respectful, motivated and confident. The school environment is friendly, supportive and well-ordered with an emphasis on the four strong values of Respect, Quality, Safety and Honesty.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Delivery and monitoring of Responsible Behaviour Plan yr 7-12, Individual Behaviour Plans, and negotiate clearly articulated classroom rules and responsibilities for red zone students.
- Contribute as part of a professional team working with the school and the community, and liaise with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, special needs teacher, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
- Facilitate the forging of links between the school and families of students who show persistent behaviour problems, to encourage students' continuous engagement at school and assist students to determine their future educational requirements.
- Maintain records of student and parent contacts on a continual daily basis.
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 2-pg response 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).
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