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Head of Department - Student Services - Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus

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North Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct are seeking applications for a Head of Department (Secondary) to join their school community on a full-time permanent basis.

As the Head of Department with a focus on Teaching and Learning-Student Services, you will develop, implement and lead a whole campus (7 to 9) wellbeing program to assist students in their academic, social, emotional and cultural growth.

This is a key leadership role in fulfilling the College's values of Inspire success, Createopportunities, Build Resilience and Empower Community.

Spinifex State College is a three campus educational facility. Our Junior Campus caters to years 7-9, Senior Campus years 10-12 and the Residential Campus houses all boarding students.
Our school aims to develop clever, skilled and creative learners. To achieve this aim, we provide students with access to quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities. We also inspire our students to explore their passions, harness their unique talents and fulfil their potential.

About the Role

This role will focus on providing wellbeing opportunities for all students while also allowing case management for students identified as requiring support for engagement. Reporting to the Deputy Principal, you will work collaboratively with school leaders, key staff and the community in order to deliver a comprehensive student-centred program aligned to the school priorities and strategic plan. You will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with the community, stakeholders, students and other key staff members.

As the Head of Department - Student Services, you will have responsibility for but not limited to the following:

• 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.
• 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.

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); and
• Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
• Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
• Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
• Capacity for leading and managing change within the school environment and school community.
• Demonstrated support for and the capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values. Please note: The final criteria will be addressed through referee checks and elaborated on at interviews.

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). 

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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.

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