Head of Department - Student Engagement - Cloncurry State School

Job Description

Cloncurry State School P-12 has a very proud co-educational history spanning 13 years of education from Prep to Year 12 and has a long tradition of providing high quality education to students from across the remote north west of Queensland. We believe strong, positive relationships between all members of our school are the foundation to supporting the success of all students.As Head of Department, Student Engagement the successful applicant will focus on enhancing student experiences, wellbeing and academic engagement across the school. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that foster a positive and supportive environment for all students.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. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About The Role Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Lead and manage the staff in providing strategic direction and oversight of student-focused programs and initiatives to embed reading practices within and across the school. Provide leadership and support to staff in embedding student engagement practices across the curriculum with a focus on reading in the Primary years. Work within the Wellbeing team to develop and implement wellbeing strategies to support students' emotional, social, and mental health, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment. Foster strong relationships with parents, guardians, and external agencies to ensure the wellbeing of students is effectively supported. A Mandatory Requirement Of This Role Is Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at or on toll free 1300 720 944. 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.Occupational group Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr