Y Schools Queensland is on a mission to support young people with their education in a safe and inclusive environment. We do this by having amazing teachers, youth workers, counsellors and curriculum to create an environment that makes people want to be at school and learn. Y Schools Queensland are looking for a passionate Head of Campus on a Permanent Full-Time basis to support in our School based in Bundamba, Ipswich About the role This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of a YMCA Vocational School Campus to achieve agreed student outcomes in line with the strategic direction, philosophy, and educational practice established for the school What will my time look like? Support and lead the delivery of school improvement processes with respect to the school’s academic, wellbeing and vocational pillars and subsequent development of related policies, procedures and practices Develop and mentor teachers / youth workers in their classroom practice, including the integration of the school’s wellbeing philosophy and vocational framework Monitor the Campus’ funding and expenditure against budget targets, report as required, ensuring corrective action is taken when targets are not met Provide timely reports for the principal and the school to monitor and manage student attendance, academic and vocational performance, and student engagement Form intentional relationships with young people so that their strengths, passions, interests and unmet needs can be supported appropriately through the operation of the school Support and case management of identified students in line with school policies and practice Am I a good match? Current Registered Teaching Qualifications, Post Graduate qualifications in Education and/or Educational Leadership Significant and successful leadership experience in a Secondary Educational setting Demonstrated knowledge of the educational challenges facing disengaged young people and the innovative methods needed to help them achieve wellbeing, academic and vocational outcomes Ability to communicate effectively with students including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills and the ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to use those to influence the educational agenda for disengaged young people Demonstrated experience in giving and receiving feedback in relation to both teaching performance and program delivery effectiveness Ability to manage effectively staff to deliver high quality organisational outcomes Complete a National and/or International Police Check prior to employment and at the discretion of the YMCA Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 Achievement of YMCA’s Safeguarding Children Training Certificate and complete annual refresher training. What’s in it for you? The ideal applicant will hold a genuine passion for assisting young people in understanding their full potential, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. You will thrive in the knowledge that your guidance can impact young people to recognise their true value in a holistic sense and gain fulfilment from seeing them grow into young, empowered adults. Here’s what on offer? Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference. Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities Discounted banking and loan rates Discounted private health insurance with Medibank Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel Counselling Employee Assistance Program We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.