Head of Student Services & Wellbeing | School Leader

Queensland Department of Education; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Charters Towers State High School is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services to lead student support, attendance and wellbeing initiatives across a Year 7-12 program. You will develop and review support structures, coordinate staff, and foster strong relationships with families and external partners to enhance student outcomes.

As part of the Queensland Department of Education, you will work within a collaborative leadership team, ensuring compliant practices and responsive programs that

Responsibilities

• Lead and support initiatives to improve student learning, attendance and academic outcomes, particularly for students experiencing disadvantage.
• Monitor student performance and behaviour, develop appropriate intervention strategies, and support the academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals through effective induction and engagement.
• Collaborate with parents, school staff, higher education institutions and relevant departments to develop strategies that improve student achievement and attendance.
• Develop community engagement programs and maintain partnerships with external agencies, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to support students and their families.
• Support school leadership teams and teaching staff with tools to monitor student progress, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and manage departmental human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources effectively.

Job description

Charters Towers State High School is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services to lead student support, attendance and wellbeing initiatives across a Year 7-12 program. You will develop and review support structures, coordinate staff, and foster strong relationships with families and external partners to enhance student outcomes.

As part of the Queensland Department of Education, you will work within a collaborative leadership team, ensuring compliant practices and responsive programs that