Head of Department - Student Services - Glenala State High School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenala State High School in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking a Head of Department Student Services to join our leadership team. You will motivate students and teachers to improve outcomes and foster a relational school culture built on positive relationships and student belonging.

This senior role sits within the Department of Education in Queensland, offering opportunities to lead whole-school engagement, early intervention, and a social-emotional learning framework that supports transitions

Qualifications

• Lead the school's Positive Culture for Learning and Engagement focus.
• Drive whole-school approaches to student engagement and early intervention.
• Develop and implement social and emotional learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Year 6 into 7 transition and orientation process with primary school partners.
• Coordinate and oversee behaviour support and restorative practices.
• Support staff in professional learning and wellbeing initiatives.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Department Student Services to join our leadership team at Glenala State High School.

If you are future thinking and like to motivate students and teachers to improved outcomes,

About The Department Of Education

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. Find out more about working with us .

About Us

Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, culturally, in service to others and on the sporting fields.

The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school. Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and modern, well maintained and equipped classrooms.

Your Opportunity

• Lead the school's Positive Culture for Learning and Engagement focus, promoting a relational school culture built on positive relationships and student belonging.
• Lead whole-school approaches to student engagement, including proactive problem-solving, early intervention, restorative practices, and positive behaviour support.
• Lead the creation and implementation of the school's social and emotional learning framework.
• Coordinate and lead the Year 6 into 7 transition and orientation process, building strong primary school partnerships and supporting successful transition into high school.

Please view the role descripiton for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

Occupational group Education & Training