Position Overview
Lead student engagement and wellbeing in a unique Cape York learning community.
The Northern Peninsula Area State College - Bamaga Junior Campus is seeking applications from suitably experienced educators for the temporary position of Head of Department - Student Engagement.
The successful applicant will work alongside the Head of Campus and is accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal or delegate. The position is until the end of Term 4, 2027, unless otherwise determined.
If you have skills and experience in student engagement strategies, then this position is an opportunity to experience middle leadership, live in an incredibly rich cultural area of Cape York and make a difference in the lives of First Nations students.
This is a temporary full-time position until 3 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.
About the College
Northern Peninsula Area State College is situated on the tip of Cape York Peninsula. The College is a K-12 college with three campuses – Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo, Bamaga Primary and Bamaga Senior – offering kindergarten to Year 12 education.
Community
The NPA communities consist of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-indigenous cultures.
Living in Bamaga
The remote town offers generous benefits for temporary teachers, including travel allowances, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and implement innovative strategies to improve student learning outcomes and attendance, especially for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
* Monitor student performance and behaviour and develop targeted intervention strategies where required.
* Develop and implement community engagement initiatives in partnership with organisations, local businesses and not-for-profit groups.
* Liaise with external agencies, including Indigenous support services, to support new students and families, addressing their academic, social and emotional needs.
* Embed socially just practices across the school to strengthen student attendance, engagement and academic achievement.
How to Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one referee must be your current line manager).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
* Attach a copy of the mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the Role Description.
Applications remain open for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applicants from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Education & Training
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