An exciting opportunity exists at Coomera State Special School for a Head of Department - Student Engagement to lead and inspire a culture of collaboration, feedback, and inclusive practice that supports the success of every student.
We are seeking a relational and strategic leader with experience driving school-wide teaching and learning frameworks and enacting the Australian Curriculum.
If you are passionate about building staff capability and making a meaningful impact in a dynamic, student-centred environment, we encourage you to apply.
About The Department
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 The School
Coomera State Special School supports students from Prep to Year 12 with a strong belief that every learner can succeed in a dynamic and fun environment tailored to individual needs. Guided by the values of Best in Class, Everyone Matters, Kindness Always and Seriously Playful, our team is committed to shining the light on each student's potential. We use signature practices including Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Positive Behaviour for Learning to deliver the Australian Curriculum. Collaboration, data-driven decision making and strong family partnerships are central to how we work and support every student's success.
Your Opportunity
As The Head Of Department, Student Engagement You Will
- Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students.
- Incorporate the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division into school planning.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and the community.
The Head of Department, Student Engagement reports to the Principal.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Department - Student Engagement, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes
- Intentionally collaborate and consult with a range of stakeholders, to ensure everyone is goal oriented and focused on student success
- Be an active member of the PBL committee
- Support and build teacher capacity in trauma informed practices, Essential Skills for Classroom Management, Zones of Regulation, Restorative Practice processes, Tier 2 & 3 strategies and performing functional behaviour assessments
- Develop and support the implementation of Individual Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Management Assessments for Tier 2 and 3 students after Functional Behaviour Assessments and consultations.
- Lead case management discussions and provide universal supports to staff, enabling the success of every student.
- Support transition processes for new students, ensuring both staff and student are supported to facilitate a successful transition.
- Share ideas and support the growth of staff capacity to implement evidence-based strategies at a whole of class and individual level.
- Collaboratively develop and embed a Staff Wellbeing Framework, supporting staff to have the tools and supports to thrive in a special school context
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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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