Normanton State School is seeking a Head of Department - Student Engagement - Partnership Initiative locally known as Head of Department Culture and Engagement to join the team.

The Partnership Initiative Head of Department Culture and Engagement is an integral part of the leadership team who will work with students, staff, parents and community to support student wellbeing and engagement, as well as academic outcomes for students.

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:

Normanton State School is a small, remote primary school in the Gulf Country of Queensland, serving students from Prep to Year 6.

It provides a supportive and culturally inclusive learning environment, with a strong focus on community connection and Indigenous education.

The school emphasises literacy, numeracy, and student wellbeing while offering programs that reflect local culture and the unique outback setting.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Partnership Initiative Head of Department Culture and Engagement will:

• Continue to support and work with staff to develop reading and the use of EAL/D strategies across the school
• Continue to contextualise and implement Version 9 of Australian Curriculum across the school, using local knowledge and by accessing local resources
• Strengthen culturally connected curriculum and support student well-being, attendance and engagement
• Develop locally responsive, place-based approaches to support student well-being, attendance and engagement
• Use data and researched strategies to case manage students around engagement and attendance
• Mentor and support staff to build their confidence and expertise, strengthening alignment with school priorities and enhancing student outcomes and opportunities
• Collaborate with community elders and outside agencies to embed first nation perspectives within the curriculum and through using parent and community voice
• Will link families and students to appropriate community supports and manage key relationships with community stakeholders

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 response to only the first four 'How you will be assessed' criteria which is found in the 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
  
  NQR685778_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description