A Head of Department: Diverse Learners (Years 7-9) role is currently available at Ripley Valley State Secondary College.

This unique position will allow the successful applicant to define and shape the culture, curriculum and pedagogical practices across the College with a distinct focus on Diverse Learners and Inclusive Practices across years 7 - 9.

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:

Ripley Valley State Secondary College opened in 2020 and currently caters for over 1500 students in Years 7 to 12 in 2026. The College is in a rapid growth area and will accommodate more than 2000 students when at full capacity.

The College has established a strong reputation for high expectations, innovation, inclusion and connection to community.

Leaders joining the College must have exceptional relational skills, be driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive learning culture, demonstrate deep understanding of inclusive practices to implement evidence-based practice, and be willing and able to commit to the college's development and growth.

Submit Your Application:

• 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.
• Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong knowledge of diverse learners and inclusive practices, whilst also demonstrating flexibility, independence, leadership, and effective communication skills.  The successful applicant would ideally commence duties at the start of Term 2, 2026

The ideal applicant should have a strong working knowledge of inclusive practices as well the supports and interventions that can be used to assist diverse learners engage with the Australian Curriculum.

The successful candidate must provide leadership and direction for the whole school as it relates to diverse learners, inclusive practices and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across all learning areas and phases with a particular focus on years 7-9.

The successful applicant will be required to case manage Extensive and Substantial students within our MTSS, and lead a support staff team to improve learning outcomes for all students. The applicant should have experience in NCCD, RAR, ICP and PLP processes to improve student outcomes.

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 will 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.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR681598_26T Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description