Toowoomba State High is seeking a dynamic leader to work in a collaborative team to provide wellbeing and engagement support to students. As Head of Department - Student Support this role is a critical piece in the designing of systems and structures that encourage students to excel in learning while also attending to their social and emotional wellbeing. A key component of this role involves student case management processes to provide targeted interventions in attendance, behaviour and academic achievement, ensuring that students who require additional support receive the necessary guidance and resources to succeed. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

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About Us

Established in 1919, Toowoomba State High School, has a proud history of delivering exemplary education for the young people of Toowoomba. Situated on Giabal and Jarowair land, at Mt Lofty, the school campus overlooks the city of Toowoomba.

Students have access to diverse possibilities and opportunities. Programs in academia, sport, music, the arts, language and community engagement are provided for students to pursue. The learning environment and educational programs, combined with high expectations and personalised support, underpins our philosophy to learning.

We proudly uphold the best of public education - opportunity to succeed regardless of personal circumstance. Our aim is to be Creating stars for our future, and we believe that learning and the consequential pursuit of knowledge develops and enables our students to become stars of the future, by growing academically and socially and attaining their best.

About the Role

The Head of Department - Student Support will provide Tier 2 targeted support for students experiencing difficulties in the classroom or playground, addressing individual needs to their overall school experience. Clear communication to all stakeholders will be vital to the success of the role.

The Head of Department - Student Support will work as part of a broader team delivering on the school's Strategic Plan particularly in the areas of Belonging & Engagement.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and engagement in school where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background
• 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.
• Drive whole school improvement around key outcomes of the Brighter Futures Strategy particularly the pillar of Belonging and Engagement.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and

• A 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR705419_26T - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description