Head Of Department - Student Services - Kalkie State School - Special Education Program, Education

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a strategic Head of Department for Student Services at Kalkie State School’s Special Education Program in the Wide Bay region. You will lead curriculum leadership in the inclusion space, support differentiated teaching, and build staff confidence in addressing diverse learning needs to improve student outcomes.

You will collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families and external partners to monitor achievement and wellbeing, drive attendance, and ensure

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to develop and implement innovative initiatives that improve student learning outcomes, achievement and attendance, focusing on disadvantaged groups and equitable opportunities.
• Monitor and analyse student achievement, attendance and behaviour data, create reports and apply targeted interventions for academic, social and emotional needs.
• Lead student engagement, transition and induction processes for new arrivals, collaborating with families, staff and external agencies for successful integration and support.
• Cultivate partnerships with parents, school leadership, teachers, higher education, government agencies, community groups and local businesses to boost engagement, wellbeing and outcomes.
• Provide guidance and practical support to staff to raise achievement and attendance while ensuring social justice, policy compliance and efficient use of resources.

Job description

The role will also contribute to the development and implementation of effective, proactive and consistent approaches to school-wide behaviour support, student engagement and wellbeing. We are seeking a leader who combines strong pedagogical knowledge, strategic thinking, sound data-informed decision-making and exceptional interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships, foster a culture of inclusion and collective responsibility, and drive continuous improvement in teaching practice and student outcomes. Working collaboratively with teachers and school leaders, you will provide curriculum leadership within the inclusion space, support differentiated and explicit teaching practices, and build staff confidence in responding to diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership in developing and implementing innovative initiatives to improve student learning outcomes, achievement and attendance, with a particular focus on supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all.
• Monitor and analyse student achievement, attendance and behaviour data, preparing reports and implementing targeted intervention strategies to address individual academic, social and emotional needs.
• Lead effective student engagement, transition and induction processes for new arrivals, working collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure successful integration and appropriate support.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, school leadership teams, teachers, higher education providers, government agencies, community organisations and local businesses to strengthen student engagement, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
• Provide leadership, guidance and practical support to staff in improving student achievement and attendance, while ensuring socially just practices, compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and effective management of school resources.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Head of Department - Student Services - Kalkie State School - Special Education Program, Education Wide Bay, Australia