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Head of department - student services - yarrabah state school

Cairns
Queensland Government
Head of Department
Posted: 12 April
Offer description

Yarrabah State School is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to support student wellbeing and success across Years 7‐10 at the secondary campus.

This is a temporary opportunity commencing at the start of Term 2 through to the end of the year, with the possibility of extension.

Apply now to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes in a vibrant school community.

Who We Are At Yarrabah

Yarrabah State School caters for an Indigenous student population enrolled from Kindy to Year 10, spread across 3 separate campuses. The campuses are all located in the community of Yarrabah in Far North Qld. Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. The secondary campus is 3.8 km away from the kindy, primary and special education campuses. This role is located in the secondary campus, led by a Deputy Principal.

The Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks (but are not limited to):

* Lead the implementation and management of the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework for the secondary campus.
* Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
* Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
* Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
* Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application

* 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 be assessed section of the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

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Education & Training

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