Head of Department - Student Engagement - Palm Beach Currumbin State High School Palm Beach Currumbin State High School is a vibrant, high-performing school of approximately 2750 students. We pride ourselves on our academic achievements, excellence programs with outstanding extra-curricular activities, and the strong partnerships we maintain with our community.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Department - Student Engagement - Behaviour to join the leadership team at Palm Beach Currumbin State High School.
In this pivotal role, you will guide support for all students and staff, implementing professional development, streamlined processes, and tailored strategies to enhance student engagement, behaviour, and school experience.
Job Details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 / HO1
Workplace Location: Gold Coast
Job ad reference: QLD / SER602085 / 24T
Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
Job duration: Term 1 2025, unless otherwise determined
The Opportunity
As the Head of Department, Student Engagement - Behaviour you will:
Lead the implementation of intervention programs that provide targeted behaviour support to student groups across all secondary-schooling year levels and manage external agencies involved with these. Lead the strategic roll-out of professional development including the Essential Skills of Classroom Management that equip all staff with practical strategies to manage concerning behaviours. Drive the portfolio of Positive Education within the broader school context, contributing to pastoral care and widespread curriculum. Quality assure practices, documentation, and consistent response to both proactive support and reactive behaviour management processes. Lead the Positive Behaviour for Learning committee in addressing behavioural data trends and driving consistent expectations across the school. Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, and the community. Your Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
Monitor all students' behavioural data trends, reporting back to student management teams and driving targeted intervention strategies to achieve positive outcomes. Consistently review processes around behavioural reporting and management. Understand and interpret relevant legislation and policies that impact behaviour management and positive behaviour within a secondary school setting. Arrange and facilitate professional development for all staff on a regular basis. Communicate and work with parents, staff, region, and external supports to improve learning outcomes, student achievement, and overall school experience for all stakeholders. Interested? To Apply:
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. 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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