Head of Department, Student Services role requires a commitment to enacting our values of integrity, inclusion & innovation & necessitates collaboration between fellow Guidance Officers, Student Support Services, Heads of Department & Deputy Principals.This role is pivotal in creating an environment that promotes student engagement, well-being & leading a team of teachers to support students to become confident, creative & accomplished learners.This position is offered on a temporary part-time basis at 0.30 FTE and 15 hours per fortnight, until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined. Negotiations are welcomed to add an additional incumbency at 0.7 FTE with teaching to make this a 1.0 FTE workload.About The Department Of EducationThe 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 Wavell State High SchoolWavell State High School is a highly regarded school in the northern suburbs of Brisbane where challenge and choice create opportunities for all. Our school enjoys a reputation for excellence in scholarship, in which learning is challenging and rewarding. Our school embodies a culture of high expectations, with a dedicated staff and an innovative curriculum, where students become confident, creative and accomplished learners. We are a community where students are able to simultaneously engage with abstract academic concepts, together with Sports, The Arts and vocational pursuits, all underpinned by a focus on individual personal development.About The RoleHead of Department, Student Services in many instances are the initial point of contact for a range of inquiries made by parents, staff & students & make informed decisions based on a good knowledge of school policies and procedures.EmpowermentHead of Department, Student Services lead through:High Performing teams of Form teachers who in turn lead class teachers to support the academic, social-emotional and wellbeing of the Year Level cohort.Liaising with students, school parents, and caregivers as required (in consultation with school support services).Promoting capability and learning opportunities for all in our school community.InclusionCreating a culture of high expectations and promoting a positive learning culture in which all people contribute and are accountable (leading year level assemblies, events and form teacher meetings).Enabling through capability, student leadership opportunities with a lived and enacted understanding of service and legacy.IntegrityDesigning a culture of respect through clear communication of school expectations and enlisting parent, caregiver support.Prioritising and managing responsibilities relating to student wellbeing, attendance, engagement, and behaviour in collaboration with the Heads of Department Team, Student Support Services and Deputy Principal.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How To ApplyPlease attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 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).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group: Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head of Department - Student Services - Wavell State High School (0.3 FTE)