Springfield Central State High School has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dedicated Head of Department - Student Services to join the Springer leadership team, delivering the vision of State Schools Division.
The successful candidate will be a highly capable instructional leader, with a passion and drive for leading student engagement through a multi-tiered system of support, as well as be futures-orientated, innovative and demonstrating strong organisational and management skills.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About The Department Of Education
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 .
Who We Are
Springfield Central State High School is an Independent Public School located in Greater Springfield. The school offers an academically focussed curriculum, with high standards of uniform and behaviour built around our four core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Relationships. Our school is built on a culture of high expectations and performance for both staff and students; with an expectation that every child is to succeed.
At the heart of Springfield Central State High School is our motto 'Scale Great Heights' for students from Year 7 to 12.
This motto has helped to shape our innovative, community and futures-orientated school, where we believe we are 'exceptional today, inspirational tomorrow', providing pathways for students to reach and exceed their goals.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
* 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.
* Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.
* 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.
The successful applicant will be required to lead the following portfolio responsibilities:
* Year 12 Cohort
* Whole School Strategic Portfolio: Uniform
* QCAA Delegate Experience (including Student Management System)
* Year 12 Case Management (including QCE Health Checks)
* Senior Schooling: Exam Block coordination
* University Liaison for Practicum students.
* Year 12 Events (including 100 Day celebration, Formal and Mystery Bus)
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 written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the profile responsibilities.
* 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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