Head of Department - Student Services (Positive Behaviour) - Hambledon State School

Job Description

The Head of Department Student Services (Positive Behaviour) will: 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 community. The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate. 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 School Hambledon State School is situated just off Mill Road, Edmonton. Originally established as Black Fellow Creek Provisional School in 1887 with an enrolment of 23 students, the school was relocated to its present location and renamed Hambledon State School in 1910. Predominantly a Sugar Cane growing area, Edmonton was a rural community with a Sugar Mill, just south of Cairns. Today Edmonton, which still holds its sense of community, is joined to Cairns by many housing estates. Hambledon State School is now referred to as one of the Cairns Southern Corridor Schools but, through its long history in the area, still prides itself on traditional values and quality education. As the oldest school in the area and with an enrolment of just over 400 students in 2024, Hambledon State School continues to be a popular choice for many parents. 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. 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 through integrating them into the new environment, and 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 on 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. 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 1-page written statement in response to 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