An exciting opportunity awaits for a seasoned educator leader to step into the role of Head of Department - Student Engagement at Bwgcolman Community School.
About Bwgcolman Community School Bwgcolman Community School is a National Partnership Pre-Prep-12 school located on tropical Palm Island which is 65km north north-west of Townsville in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. In 1993, the school changed its name from Palm Island State School to better reflect the importance the community plays in their children's education. Our motto '2 Way Strong' also reflects the importance of our students being able to participate in the global community while remaining strong in Palm Island culture and maintaining their identity.
Bwgcolman Community School currently has 320 students spread across 14 classes. As a National Partnership school we have a heavy focus on literacy and numeracy development. We also implement the School wide Positive Behaviour Support program (SWPBS). The school works in partnership with universities like Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Australian Catholic University (ACU) to implement numeracy programs in both Junior School and High School. We also have a relationship with organisations like the Cathy Freeman Foundation (CFF) and Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) who assist with literacy development and programs to boost attendance.
About The Role Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance at school ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students. Analyse data to inform school practices ensuring a range of interventions are employed so all students are achieving their personal best. Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour to develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary. Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes and State School Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievement and attendance. Develop and implement community engagement strategies and programs with other organisations, local businesses and not for profit organisations. Liaise with external agencies (for example, indigenous support agencies) to support new arrivals and their families through integrating them into the new environment and incorporating the holistic needs of new students including academic, social and emotional. Embed socially just practices in daily school life through leadership in relation to student attendance and improved academic outcomes. Understand legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school. Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 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 1-page written 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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Occupational group: Education & Training
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