Head of Department – Student Support – Ipswich State High School

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Department (Secondary) Student Support, to join our student support team in providing exceptional support to students with wellbeing, learning and complex learning needs. The role will encompass leading a team of staff, alongside existing Heads of Department in the Student Support team.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 6 months unless otherwise determined.

About The Department Of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Ipswich State High School

The Ipswich State High School stands for inclusivity, unity and opportunity. Embodied in our Latin motto “Auspicium Melirois Aevi”, Hope of a Better Age, is our unwavering dedication to nurturing student wellbeing, fostering learning, and cultivating a sense of belonging. Every student is not just encouraged, but inspired, and supported, to reach their fullest potential. We fundamentally believe that whilst preparing for the future, we must respect the traditions of diversity within our school. Our school culture is driven by our motto “Your Future – Right here, Right Now” promoting our values of responsibility and respect and encouraging student agency.

About The Role

If you are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusivity and enabling every student to reach their full potential, we invite you to apply for the Head of Department-Student Support.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead and manage year level CSI (Roll class) teachers;
• Lead and manage year level student support team to support all students;
• Contribute to weekly student support meetings with year level team (SWD case management/whole cohort);
• Analyse cohort specific data, to collaborate with school team to assist with the development and implementation of appropriate tiered intervention strategies, including tracking academic engagement, wellbeing, uniform, behaviour, attendance and positive reinforcement;
• Promote a culture of learning across the student cohort;
• Build positive relationships and partnerships with and between students, parents/carers, staff, community and external agencies;
• Work with Administration to manage and support student’s behaviours and wellbeing, including behaviour follow up;
• Line management of other support roles and portfolios;
• Lead and oversee co curricula and extra-curricular programs to build school culture and support school vision
• Identify and celebrate growth and achievement for students and staff.

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
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.? Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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