Laidley State High School is seeking two committed professionals to join our School Leadership Team in the role of Head of Department Student Services (locally known as Head of Year) for the 2026 school year.
The successful candidates will work under the supervision of the relevant Deputy Principal and in collaboration with other Heads of Year, faculty Heads of Departments, Year Coordinators, teachers and support staff to lead the academic engagement, wellbeing and positive behaviour for students in the Junior or Middle phase.
The Head of Year will nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, parents and stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About The Department Of Education
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Who We Are
Laidley State High School is a mid-sized rural high school located in the growing Lockyer Valley. As a proud Queensland Independent Public School, our committed and capable staff work hard to support the full range of students to succeed with their educational goals and their transition to post school employment and/or tertiary studies. A school culture based on high standards, proactive and responsive support, positive school community partnerships and the celebration of success has resulted in our school enjoying the positive support of our school community.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
The Head of Year will work as a key member of our School Leadership Team to create a positive cohort culture, set clear standards and expectations and enact proactive and responsive programs and support strategies for students. This will be achieved by creating strong partnerships with teachers, support staff, parents and external organisations and having a sharp focus on attendance, learning engagement, behaviour and wellbeing.
The Head of Year will support students to transition into and within junior and middle schooling and identify appropriate learning pathways for individual junior and/or middle phase students.
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.
The Perfect Fit
- Act strategically, solve problems proactively, communicate effectively, possess strong emotional intelligence and work collaboratively to support student engagement.
- Influence staff capability development through effective leadership, role modelling and support for professional learning.
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 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.
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.
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