Ipswich North State School is seeking a Head of Department - Student Engagement to join the team!
Join a vibrant, close-knit team passionate about improving outcomes for our students.
Be part of a group that makes a meaningful impact every day.
About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .
Who We Are
Ipswich North State School is a metropolitan primary school located in close proximity to the Ipswich Business hub.
Our school currently has approximately 240 students from Prep to Year 6 in a coeducational environment where teachers are focused on building positive relationships with their students and families.
Ipswich North State School offers a modern, relevant curriculum where planning, assessment and reporting is aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
We are a small, complex school with a great sense of community and collegiality.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
The Head of Department - Student Engagement will be an integral member of the Leadership Team supporting Students in Year 3-6 to ensure that a culture of learning is optimised within our learning community.
As the Head of Department - Student Engagement, you will:
- Support the Yr 3-6 teaching team (5 teachers), Inclusion Team and Allied Health Team to support students in Yr 3-6 to engage with learning
- Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary
- Develop and support high quality teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies
- Build positive relationships with parents, staff and community members to support student learning and inclusion
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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role
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.
Occupational group Education & Training
