Head of Department - Student Engagement - Forest Lake State High SchoolMetropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools DivisionIs success for every student at the core of your teaching? Do you want to build your professional capacity to deliver high quality education to diverse students on diverse pathways? Can you make a difference to the outcomes for our students as a HOD of Junior Engagement?Forest Lake State High School's vision is "a first-class education for every student in our community". As HOD of Junior Engagement, you will support and lead initiatives that enhance the engagement, belonging, wellbeing and behaviour support of every student across years 7-9.Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type: Full-timeOccupational group: Education & TrainingClassification: Stream 2 /HO1Workplace Location: Forest Lake State High SchoolClosing date: 19-Nov-2024Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582Job duration: A period of 1 year, unless otherwise determinedThe Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.About Forest Lake State High SchoolForest Lake State High School provides a first-class education for over 1600 students through years 7-12. Our graduates are educated and empowered to become successful global citizens.About the RoleResponsibilities will include:Working with the second Junior Secondary Engagement HOD to support and lead initiatives that enhance the Engagement, Belonging, Wellbeing and Behaviour Support of every student across years 7-9.Proactively lead the work to connect students with the Support Team to provide support and intervention with students who are experiencing significant barriers in accessing their learning.Support the Implementation of Year Level Events in partnership with the Year Level Coordinator/Student Leadership Coordinator.Promote positive education to embed practices that support every student in their education.Uphold the school values and expectations through your strong leadership skills.Liaise with parents, teachers and support staff to provide support and guidance for students.Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes.Quality assure the monitoring of students' individual performance at tier 3 level and develop and implement intervention strategies.Work with and provide tools for the school leadership team to utilise in relation to student engagement, achievement and attendance.Develop and implement community engagement strategies and programs with other organisations.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How to ApplyPlease provide a CV detailing your qualifications and experience (no more than 3 pages). Include the names of two recent referees, one of whom is your current supervisor.Please provide a response of no more than 2 pages to the first four key capabilities from the 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.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).#J-18808-Ljbffr