Calamvale Community College is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Department for Senior Schooling to join our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will support the academic success and engagement of senior students, guiding them through a range of learning and post-school pathways. You will work closely with staff, students, and families to create meaningful opportunities that support every learner to thrive, whether their goal is university, vocational education, or employment.
If you are passionate about leading with purpose and making a lasting impact on student outcomes, apply now to join our committed and future-focused college community.
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About The School
Calamvale Community College is a thriving multicultural Prep to Year 12 College with over 2500 students representing 66 countries across the world. Our College has a Junior School, Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School all operating on one campus. Our focus is on providing a seamless P-12 experience for our learners where every individual feels valued and included in a supportive school environment. Our broad cultural diversity is a strength and our purposeful work in 2025 is on building a Culture of Learning by focussing on engagement, support, curriculum and pedagogy.
In the Junior School, Calamvale CC offers the Australian Curriculum through the lens of the IB PYP (Primary Years Program). Our Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools deliver the Australian Curriculum and the QCE Curriculum, complemented by a vast array of VET and Pathway options in the senior school.
About The Role
The Head of Department - Senior Schooling will play a key role on the College Leadership Team, helping to drive our school's focus on improving curriculum, teaching practices, and our culture of learning. In this role, you will support both students and staff in the senior phase of learning, building capability across a range of pathways and programs. This is a great opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in students' futures.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Department - Senior Schooling, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Initiatives, support, and intervention to improve educational outcomes for students in the senior phase of learning.
* Line manage the delivery of VET classes, the VET Coordinator, and the Industry Liaison Officer, with clear oversight of engagement in the VET pathway.
* Monitor student learning progression, from SET Planning to Year 13 outcomes, in collaboration with the Deputy Principal - Senior Learners.
* Facilitate QCAA processes in collaboration with the Deputy Principal - Senior Learners and QCAA Student Management Support Staff.
* Track attendance in the senior phase, liaising with Year Level Coordinators to ensure every student maximises attendance, engagement, and achievement.
* Determine and implement actions for at-risk students through data analysis at key junctures, and develop targeted intervention strategies.
* Track senior student behaviour data, focusing on daily, weekly, and termly patterns, including case-managed students.
* Support student behaviour management, including goal setting with students and referrals to the Wellbeing Team and Support Staff.
* Commit to creating a school-wide culture of learning and engagement that is responsive to the provision of quality outcomes for every student.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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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