We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Department to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in supporting student wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and learning outcomes across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and relational leader who is passionate about fostering a positive school culture and supporting both students and staff to achieve success.

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

Job details

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:

Bloomfield River State School is a co-educational institution that serves students from Prep to Year 6. Located 80 km south of Cooktown, the school enjoys a scenic coastal setting with three distinct ecosystems: beach, river, and dense rainforest.

It caters to the communities of Bloomfield, Ayton, and Wujal Wujal. The school has three multi-age classrooms, and its curriculum is based on the Australian Curriculum achievement standards, contextualized to fit the unique environment when possible.

Language plays a crucial role at Bloomfield River State School, with the Indigenous Language Program Kuku Yalanji being taught across all year levels.

The school values strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the broader community, founded on mutual trust, respect, and shared responsibility for student education.

Additionally, the school is dedicated to student health and wellbeing, offering various sporting events, a breakfast club, and access to external agencies that support student wellbeing.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Head of Department, you will lead and coordinate the school's wellbeing agenda, working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, students, families, and community stakeholders to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

A key aspect of the role will involve supporting staff in the effective implementation of the school's Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework and assisting in the development of proactive strategies that enhance student engagement, attendance, and wellbeing outcomes.

You will work closely with teachers to provide targeted support for individual students, including coordinating intervention strategies, monitoring student progress, and assisting staff to respond to diverse learning and behavioural needs.

This position includes a 0.6 teaching load, allowing the successful applicant to maintain a strong presence in the classroom while also contributing strategically to whole-school leadership and improvement priorities.

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 senior management.
• Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
• Communicate and work with parents, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.

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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR690935_26T Role Description (PDF, 294KB)
  Role Description