Head of Department - Student Engagement - Emerald North State School

Job Description

Emerald North State School are seeking applications for a Head of Department, Student Services to join their leadership team. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 21 April 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.Within This Role You Will Have The Opportunity To: Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students. Incorporate the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division into school planning. Develop the quality of teaching and learning. Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and the community. 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. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About Emerald North State School: Welcome to Emerald North State School. Our school offers quality learning outcomes in all areas of the curriculum for students in Prep - Year 6. Our ethos is built tightly around the recognition that everyone has a story. We live the belief that equity is the most important value a school can have. We actively teach behaviours that we want students to exhibit, tailored closely to student need. About The Role: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work with Leadership team. Demonstrated ability to implement a whole school approach to Tier 1 Behavioural. Demonstrated ability to coach teachers and support staff through active engagement. Liaison with parents, teachers and students through our whole school positive engagement strategy. 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 senior management. Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How To Apply: Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and 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