Head of Department - Student Engagement - Chinchilla State High SchoolEducation (Organisation site)Darling Downs South West Region, Early Childhood and State Schools DivisionChinchilla State High School has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dedicated Head of Department - Student Engagement (focusing on Junior Secondary) to join the Chinchilla leadership team, delivering the vision of State Schools Division. This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis from 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.The successful applicant will develop the quality of teaching and learning and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type: Full-timeOccupational group: Education & TrainingClassification: Stream 2 /HO1Workplace Location: Darling Downs - MaranoaJob ad reference: QLD/DSR602210/24TClosing date: 18-Nov-2024Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50Job duration: From 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025The 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.About the RoleResponsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:Case management of year level students who demonstrate challenging behaviours.Provision of timetabled programs and other proactive behaviour support and engagement strategies for year level students.Liaising with support personnel inside and outside of the school to increase the scope of intervention for year level students.Liaising with parents and carers of year level students regarding welfare, well-being, behaviour, engagement and support issues.Supporting year level teachers to increase the scope of pedagogical and behavioural strategies used to increase student engagement.Monitor and review attendance data of year level students and provide relevant intervention.Development, analysis and distribution of cohort datasets relating to student behaviour and engagement.Leadership of Junior Secondary Wellbeing programs with Year Level Coordinators.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.Attach a 2-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). For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.#J-18808-Ljbffr