Kenmore State High School is seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated educators to join their executive leadership team. There are six Head of Department positions at Kenmore State High School, one for each year level. This vacancy is for one Head of Department – Student Services to work with our Year 7s and one for our Year 8s, for the remainder of 2026.
About The Role
As the Head of Department – Student Services, you will have the following accountabilities:
* Lead initiatives that enhance the engagement, belonging, wellbeing and behaviour support of every student in your year level.
* Work with the Student Support Services Team to provide support and intervention with students who are experiencing significant barriers in accessing their learning through academic, behaviour and/or social emotional engagement concerns.
* Implement year level events in partnership with the Shadow Heads of Year for whole cohort activities to develop a sense of year level identity and belonging (e.g. Year level assemblies, meaning projects and celebrations).
* Promote positive education (PERMAH) to embed practices that support every student to flourish in their education at Kenmore SHS.
* Liaise with parents, teachers, and support staff of students in your year level to provide support and guidance for students when needed.
* Uphold the school values and expectations through your strong leadership skills.
Core Values
* Respect – We are committed to being considerate of those around us, demonstrating kindness, empathy and understanding of others' differences.
* Belonging – We promote an accepting environment where everyone feels valued, comfortable, and confident.
* Growth – We foster an environment where everyone is empowered to create their own path and goals, supported by opportunities to explore, evolve and achieve.
Occupational group
Education & Training
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