Ripley Valley State School is looking for a passionate and dedicated Instructional Leader to join our team on a temporary full-time basis in Term 1 2025 for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.In the role as our Head of Department - Student Services you will have a strong focus on positive relationships, PBL, Complex Case Management and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.About The Department of EducationThe 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 Ripley Valley State SchoolThe new Ripley Valley State School is based in the Providence Estate at South Ripley with approximately 750 students from Prep to Year 6. The school will cater to a diverse community made up of young and older families from varying backgrounds and cultures.Ripley Valley State School has three strong and vibrant histories; Indigenous, Farming and Mining. Each of these has been represented in the school uniform and logo. The colour of the brush cherry represents the Indigenous culture, green our farming and black our mining histories. The blue represents the sky which has been common across all histories, blending into navy representing our links with Ripley Valley State Secondary College.About The RoleResponsibilities include, but are not limited to: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.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); andA 2-pg 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