About the Department: 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, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About the School: William Ross State High School is an innovative, coeducational school located in Townsville, North Queensland. The school provides an extensive range of curriculum offerings facilitating high quality learning aligned with a strong student support program. Established in 1991, William Ross State High School has a reputation for a diverse, innovative curriculum, world-class facilities, dedicated staff, and a supportive environment for student learning. Responsibilities: You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students. Prepare all data returns for the Principal, where requested. Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities for new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social, and emotional needs of new arrivals. Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary. Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes, and State Schools Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievements, and attendance. Work with and provide tools for the school leadership team, Head of Departments, Year Level Coordinators, Guidance Officers, and teachers to utilise in relation to 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 in integrating into the new environment, 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 the legislation and policies that impact 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.
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 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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
