About Us Upper Coomera State College (UCSC) is a Prep to year 12 campus we cater for all children from ages 5 to 17 and offer every opportunity for each student to experience an individual learning pathway. We offer a caring, nurturing learning setting that acknowledges difference, celebrates effort and strives for excellence. UCSC provides a wide range of subjects and learning opportunities with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, science, e-Learning, the arts and global citizenship. Your child will be encouraged to discover and develop their interests and talents, pursue their goals and dreams and to reach their full potential so they may succeed in their chosen pathways and actively contribute to a global society. About the Role As the Head of Department - Student Engagement of Year 8 you will: * Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students * Incorporate 'Brighter Futures' delivering excellence in every state school, for every student * Develop the quality of teaching and learning * Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and the community The Head of Department - Student Engagement of Year 8 reports to the Deputy Principal. Key responsibilities You are the initial point of contact for a range of inquiries made by parents, staff and students, you will also be responsible for the following: * Creating and promoting a sense of belonging, wellbeing and safety to support student engagement * Leading a team of teachers to support students to become confident,



accomplished learners * Will have strong relational skills and capacity to work with challenging and complex students and families * Provide support and intervention with students who are experiencing significant barriers in accessing their learning through academic, behaviour and/or social emotional engagement concerns * Wellbeing and behaviour management initiatives to support high quality educational outcomes for students * Monitor students' performance and behaviours and develop and implement intervention strategies * Development of quality teaching and learning; and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, parents and education stakeholders * Applying positive accountability and coaching processes to create positive change in teaching and learning practices of staff * Positively impacting student learning outcomes, social emotional development and wellbeing * Short-term suspensions in consultation with the Deputy Principal. 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 written statement in response to 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.

📌 Head of department - student engagement - upper coomera state college (Australia)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Australia