Head of Department - Student Engagement - Yarrabilba State Secondary CollegeSouth East Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
A temporary position exists for an outstanding and strategic Head of Department - Student Engagement (with responsibility for student behaviour and engagement for Year 9 students) at Yarrabilba State Secondary College in Term 1, 2025 unless otherwise determined.
This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong flexibility, independence, relational leadership skills, change management, and communication skills. As an instructional leader, the successful applicant will be focused on developing teacher capability. In a busy and rapidly growing school, YSSC HODs are required to lead and develop their own teams with confidence and resilience.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location: Yarrabilba State Secondary College
Closing date: 18-Nov-2024
The 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. This starts with recruitment and selection.
About Yarrabilba State Secondary CollegeYarrabilba State Secondary College provides students with a unique educational experience unlike any other Logan Secondary College. Our point of difference is that we deliver Australian Curriculum through outdoor, cross-curricular and project-based learning, balancing the use of technology with human connection and learning in the natural environment.
About the RoleWorking closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team, the HOD - Student Engagement will pioneer a strong, lasting foundation to benefit the school, teachers, students and community. This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong flexibility, independence, relational leadership skills, change management, and communication skills.
The HOD - Student Engagement exercises their role in direct negotiation and liaison with the Deputy Principals. The major focus of their role is ensuring the well-being and learning of students, implementing policies and practices that ensure safe behaviours and productive learning environments. They will be responsible for ensuring effective communication with parents to ensure the partnership is maintained.
The HOD - Student Engagement will operate in a behaviour management context for year 9 students. The HOD in this role may be required to assist with other subject/administrative areas if needed.
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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.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). DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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