Head of Department - Student Services - Glenala State High School

Job Description

Head of Department - Student Services - Glenala State High School Education (Organisation site)Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division Glenala State High School is looking for two Heads of Department, Student Services to lead the Dynamic Student Services Department.The roles have been established for 12 months and have been significant in leading a pro-active approach to Student Support, Engagement and Social & Emotional Wellbeing. We are looking for leaders with proven experience and outcomes of working in the wellbeing space to improve outcomes for students.These roles are offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 12 months unless otherwise determined. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location: Glenala State High School Job ad reference: QLD/MSR616285/25T Closing date: 10-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration: A period of 12 months unless otherwise determined About Glenala State High School Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, culturally, in service to others and on the sporting fields. The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school. Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and modern, well maintained and equipped classrooms. We have an enrolment of over 1,000 students in 2022 and 155 staff work at the school.At Glenala State High School our motto 'Believe and achieve' and four values—'Respect and responsibility, commitment to learning, pride and perseverance' guide us as to how we conduct ourselves and provide a common language in which to go about school business. These values are explicitly taught to our students and guided by the school wide positive behaviour philosophy which looks to bring the best out in our students. We have high expectations of our students in behaviour, effort and academic progress. We value input from parents and caregivers and believe the stronger the relationship between the school, the home and the student, the more likely the students will succeed. About the Role The key responsibilities of the role are to: Lead the case management of students to improve attendance, engagement and behaviour; Lead the Year Level Coordinators to develop and implement personal and social capabilities as part of the whole school wellbeing program; Lead the whole school approach for Positive Behaviour For Learning; Continue to develop the school's cultural and wellbeing programs and events to contribute to student and parent sense of belonging. The ideal candidates will need to have proven leadership capability and/or a knowledge and passion for working in the Student Wellbeing area. 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). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr