Pittsworth State High School is seeking a Head of Department, Student Services in a temporary capacity for semester two.

The role works with others to improve student engagement, attendance, behaviour and academic achievement at the school.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department of Education:

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Who We Are:

Located on the Darling Downs, west of Toowoomba, Pittsworth State High School is a welcoming Years 7-12 school with strong community connections and a commitment to student success.

The school offers a range of academic, vocational, and extracurricular opportunities, supporting students to achieve their potential and shape their futures.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The role of Head of Department Student Services works as part of a wider student support team to lift improvement in student attendance, engagement, behaviour and academic achievement.

The role requires the successful applicant to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

The roles monitors key student data sets and develops and maintains strategies, processes and programs to improve them.

As part of the role, the successful applicant will work closely with students, parents, Wellbeing and Engagement Coordinators, House Leaders and other clasified officers in the school as well the wider support and case management team to improve the educational experience for students.

The role reports to the Deputy Principal of Junior Secondary.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
• Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.