About West Moreton Education and Training CentreOur vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.The Queensland Government is committed to reforming the youth justice system to strengthen the prevention, early intervention and rehabilitation responses to youth crime in Queensland and make communities safer.Queensland Education and Training Centre (QETC) is a multi-campus, Department of Education school operating within South-East Queensland's Youth Detention Centres at Wacol. The school plays an important role in the community by providing young people in detention with the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and values that can enhance their capacity to pursue positive choices in the future. All QETC campuses work under a 48-week school year delivery model. Our staff are passionate about helping improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of our students, many of whom have had disrupted or negative experiences of schooling and often have lived through complex trauma and disadvantage.Campuses of QETC:Brisbane Youth Education and Training CentreWest Moreton Education and Training CentreVocational Training QueenslandCaboolture Watchhouse Education Support HubCommencing soon - Wacol Youth Remand Education Support HubAbout the RoleThe Head of Campus is directly accountable to the Executive Principal and is entrusted with the overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school. The successful applicant will be committed to implementing an improvement agenda underpinned by the school vision statement of 'unlocking learning'. The ideal applicant will have expertise in student-centred learning with the ability to lead the campus in its responsibility to close individual skills gaps, develop language, develop positive behaviours and social skills and develop pathways.As the Head of Campus, you will have responsibility for the following:Leadership of the school community in partnership with the Executive Principal to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students;Development and cultivation of productive partnerships with partner agencies co-located onsite;Development and implementation of policies and procedures that embed socially just practices in daily school life;Establishment of a high-expectations school for student and staff performance;Active participation in life-long learning and ongoing professional development;Formation of productive partnerships with caregivers, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business;Interpretation and implementation of the legislation and policies that impact schooling;Management of resources to achieve goals.Benefits:Sub-campus structure combines the advantages of a small school with the extensive facilities and resource efficiencies of a large schoolFlexible Leave ArrangementsGenerous Professional Development OpportunitiesPlease refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.To Apply:Please attach the following:A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history) no more than three pages; andA 2-page suitability statement in response to 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.The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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