Head of Department - Student Services - Sarina State High School, Education Sarina State High School is looking for a passionate Head of Department to join our Senior Leadership Team. Our values of Empowering learners, Embracing communities and Fostering success help us support our students to reach their full potential. We believe that knowing our students and ensuring they are connected to their peers and have a sense of belonging at school is a key to them reaching their potential.
If you are committed to making a difference and have a passion for student engagement and wellbeing, this is a great opportunity for you.
About the Department of Education 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. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary.
About Sarina State High School Sarina State High School exists to make a real difference to the learning and development of every student for life as a citizen, within the context of a caring and supportive environment and through productive partnerships of students, parents and staff. Sarina State High School was established in 1956 with an enrolment of only 40 students. In 1964 the school moved to the current location in Anzac Street where it continues to grow and flourish within the community.
About the Role The role of the Head of Department - Student Services is proactive, data-driven, and relational. They inspire a positive culture for learning through high expectations, promote school pride and belonging, develop students' personal responsibility, motivate academic engagement, facilitate school and community participation, enhance positive relationships, and support every student, every day to achieve success at school.
The position will focus on monitoring, tracking, analyzing, and triangulating data to inform direction and provide intervention for students to maintain high expectations. This role will assist in the coordination of key events specific to different year levels and other extracurricular activities that contribute to student development.
In many situations, the role will lead initiatives that enhance student engagement with a focus on developing school culture, serving as the initial point of contact for parents, staff, and students.
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 2-page response to the How you will/may 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).
The Department of Education is a family-inclusive workplace.
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