EOI - Head of Department - Student Services - Ripley Valley State School

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education authority is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services to enhance educational outcomes for students while fostering relationships within the school community. The role includes leadership responsibilities and the implementation of strategies to improve learning outcomes. Applicants must be current Queensland Government employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership and managing diverse teams.
• Ability to enhance learning outcomes for disadvantaged students.
• Skills in developing innovative learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for student services initiatives.
• Prepare data returns for the Principal.
• Monitor student performance and behavior.

Skills

Leadership

Student engagement

Data analysis

Intervention strategies

Job description

Ripley Valley State School is seeking applications for an Expression of Interest opportunity for the position of Head of Department - Student Services to join the team. The role focuses on initiatives that support the educational outcomes for students, incorporating the vision of the Early Childhood and State Schools Division into school planning.

Key responsibilities include developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, and the community.

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About The Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.

About The School

Ripley Valley is built on three rich and vibrant histories: Indigenous, farming, and mining, each thoughtfully reflected in the school uniform and logo. The colour of the brush cherry honours Indigenous culture, green represents our farming roots, and black signifies our mining heritage, while blue symbolises the sky shared across all histories, blending into navy to reflect our connection with Ripley Valley State Secondary College.

About The Role

As the Head of Department, Student Services, you will lead initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for students while integrating the vision of the Early Childhood and State Schools Division into school planning. You will drive the development of high-quality teaching and learning and foster positive relationships among students, teachers, and the wider community.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department, Student Services, your responsibilities will 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 the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Occupational group Education & Training