Head of Department - Student Services - Woodridge State High SchoolEducation (Organisation site (http://qed.qld.gov.au/))
South East Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Woodridge State High School is looking for a dynamic, motivated and innovative leader for the position of Head of Department in our Student Performance, Empowerment and Culture Leadership Stream.
At Woodridge State High School, we believe that all students can learn, given the right amount of supports and time. Our school vision says it best: Empowered, Resilient... World Changing! Our staff are known for their pride and passion. As a school, we are committed to evolving our approach to teaching and learning, daily. With a strong focus on PB4L and other Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, we are a high school that is reflective of the rich diversity that Logan is known for.
We are welcoming all applicants who have a genuine interest in working within an inclusive service delivery model. Welcome to the Woodridge World of Work!
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. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Woodridge State High School Woodridge State High School opened in January 1972. Enrolments at Woodridge State School continued to rise rapidly in the early 1970s, following an influx of British migrants. In January 1974, enrolments totalled 1,689 students, making it the biggest school in Queensland at the time. Woodridge State High School was founded out of a passion to provide the best possible educational opportunities for students in the Woodridge area. The school is gearing up for its 50th anniversary in 2022 to look back over half a century of memories.
Since that time we have created strong traditions of building partnerships, enabling choice, empowering students, and establishing high expectations within our learning community. Our school boasts a strong multicultural student population reflective of our Logan community, and we are especially proud of the ways in which we celebrate richness and diversity in student backgrounds. Woodridge State High School now educates approximately 1400 students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.
About the Role 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.Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of 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.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 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). For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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