Head of Department – Student Services – Hervey Bay Positive Learning Centre, Yarrilee State School
Job Description
About Us
The Positive Learning Centres within the North Coast Region foster safe and healthy learning environments by supporting student wellbeing and engagement by providing specialist support to schools to respond to student needs where required.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until the end of 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About The Role
The purpose of the Positive Learning Centre is to support students of compulsory school age, enrolled in a state school, who at a given point in time require support to engage in their schooling. This role will primarily support students in the Starting Strong phase of schooling (Prep – 2), however will work across other year levels as required.
The successful candidate will work closely with the North Coast Region Multi-Tiered System of Support team to enhance the engagement of students across the region. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of engagement strategies for diverse learners and inclusive practices, along with flexibility, leadership, and communication skills. Currently 2 vacancies exist with the 2nd position’s final FTE dependant on confirmed funding.
Responsibilities include, but 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.
- Monitor students’ individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
- Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.
- Work with and provide tools for the school leadership team, Head of Departments, Year Level Coordinators, Guidance Officers and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and attendance.
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 written statement in response to 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).
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Occupational group Education & Training