Head of Department - Student Support - Ipswich State High School (Two Positions)
Education (Organisation site)
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking two dynamic Heads of Department-Student Support to join our student support team in providing exceptional support to students with wellbeing, learning and complex learning needs.
The role will encompass leading a Year Level and a team of staff, alongside existing Heads of Department in the Student Support team.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 9 months, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO2
Workplace Location: Ipswich State High School
Job ad reference: QLD/MSR624395/25T
Closing date: 23-Mar-2025
Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
Job duration: A period of 9 months unless otherwise determined
About Ipswich State High School
Ipswich State High School stands for inclusivity, unity and opportunity. Embodied in our Latin motto “Auspicium Melirois Aevi”, Hope of a Better Age, is our unwavering dedication to nurturing student wellbeing, fostering learning, and cultivating a sense of belonging. Every student is encouraged and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Our school culture is driven by our motto “Your Future - Right here, Right Now” promoting our values of responsibility and respect and encouraging student agency.
About the Role
If you are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusivity and enabling every student to reach their full potential, we invite you to apply for the Head of Department-Student Support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Lead and manage a year level group of CSI (Roll class) teachers.
* Lead and manage a year level student support team to support all students.
* Contribute to weekly student support meetings with year level team (SWD case management/whole cohort).
* Analyse year level cohort specific data to assist with the development and implementation of appropriate tiered intervention strategies.
* Promote a culture of learning across the year level student cohort.
* Build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, staff, community, and external agencies.
* Work with Administration to manage and support students' behaviours and wellbeing.
* Line management of other support roles and portfolios.
* Lead and oversee co-curricular and extra-curricular programs to build school culture.
* Identify and celebrate growth and achievement for students and staff.
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.
* 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.
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.
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