Head of School - North Lakes, Australia - YMCA Brisbane

YMCA Brisbane

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North Lakes, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

YMCA Vocational Schools provide adjusted education programs and vocational training to secondary students, who would benefit from an alternative learning environment. With campuses across Brisbane, the school supports students in their journey to employment. Students participate in programs dedicated to enhancing practical and personal skills, at a pace that encourages school attendance, engagement and confidence.

Y-Care (South East Qld)

Inc is now recruiting for a
Head of School on a
Permanent, Full-time basis at our
YMCA

Vocational School:
Moreton Bay Senior Campus, located in
Mango Hill, QLD.

ABOUT THE POSITION
As the
Head of School, this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of a
YMCA

Vocational School:

Mango Hill Senior Campus to achieve agreed student outcomes in line with the strategic direction, philosophy, and educational practice established for the YMCA Vocational School sector.

Duties as the
Head of School include (but are not limited too):

Support and lead the delivery of school improvement processes with respect to the School's academic, wellbeing and vocational pillars and subsequent development of related policies, procedures and practices
Support the Principal in implementing the strategic direction of the school, with a particular focus upon the development and implementation of student wellbeing, academic and vocational practices to satisfy student outcome targets
Oversee the delivery of wellbeing and academic programs through each of their development phases: concept, design, commissioning and reporting
Monitor the Campus' funding and expenditure against budget targets, report as required, ensuring corrective action is taken when targets are not met
Provide timely reports for the Principal and the school to monitor and manage student attendance, academic and vocational performance, and student engagement
Manage the induction, appraisal and professional development plans for Teaching staff and support staff in accordance with policy
Ensure the creation and delivery of lessons by all staff is conducted in accordance with the School's guidelines and tailored to the needs of each student so that students are engaged and able to maximise their learning outcomes
Build and manage effective relationships and connection between other Y-Care / YMCA of Brisbane Programs and the wider YMCA
Manage and maintain the Campus work and operating environment so as to minimise risk to all persons including but not limited to, students, employees, volunteers, workers, customers, and parents

ABOUT YOU
***To be successful in the role, you will be able to meet the following criteria:

Current Registered Teaching Qualifications, Post Graduate qualifications in Education and/or Educational Leadership;
Significant and successful leadership experience in a Secondary Educational setting of at least 3 years;
A demonstrated knowledge of the educational challenges facing disengaged young people and the innovative methods needed to help them achieve wellbeing, academic and vocational outcomes
Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to use those to influence the educational agenda for disengaged young people
Demonstrated experience in giving and receiving feedback in relation to both teaching performance and program delivery effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to manage effectively staff to deliver high quality organisational outcomes

BENEFITS

The Y also offers an excellent employee benefits program which includes:

Salary Packaging opportunities (up to $15,900 per annum)
Career progression opportunities
Free YMCA gym membership;
Discounted rate on health care through; Medibank Private;
A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program.

APPLICATIONS

Our Commitment
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

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