Edens Landing State School is seeking a Head of Department Student Engagement to join the team!

Head of Department - Student Engagement (Early Years) 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

Who We Are: 

Edens Landing State School is a highly regarded school in the Logan area. Founded in 1997, the school has an enrolment of just under 800 students. 

The local community is very supportive of our school. We have a clear vision for our students: Engage, Inspire and Empower all students to a life of choice, not chance. 

Our work is underpinned by our core values of safe, respectful, learners.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

As the Head of Department - Student Engagement, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Lead initiatives that enhance the Engagement, Belonging, Wellbeing and Behaviour Support of every student in the early years.
• Work with the Leadership Team and Inclusion Team to develop proactive plans to guide support and intervention for students who are experiencing significant barriers in accessing their learning through academic, behaviour and/or social emotional engagement concerns.
• Use data and researched strategies to case manage students in the early years.
• Mentor and support staff to build their confidence and expertise, strengthening alignment with school priorities and enhancing student outcomes and opportunities
• Uphold the school values and expectations through your strong leadership skills.
• The role requires strong communication skills instructional leadership capability, data-informed decision making, and effective staff coaching and organisational skills.

The successful application will need to have the ability to build a positive, cohesive team culture focused on shared responsibility, continuous improvement, and a collective commitment to student engagement and belonging.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER689021_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description