Head Of Department - Cairns North, Australia - The State Of Queensland

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Head of Department - Student Services - Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) - Hopevale Campus
Far North Queensland Regional Office, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Department of Education and Good to Great Schools.

Our vision is to deliver "best of both worlds" educational opportunities to our students, supporting their bicultural identity while preparingthem for future success.

We are currently seeking applications for a Head of Department, Student Services on a temporary full-time basis, from 15 April 2024 to 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.

Departmental accommodation may be availableat subsidised rental, subject to accommodation policy.
Remote incentives apply.
About Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy

The Hopevale Campus is located approximately 370km north of Cairns and just under 50km north-west of Cooktown in the Indigenous community of Hopevale.

The Coen Campus is situated in Coen on the northern end of the Great Dividing Range and is surrounded by mountains.

The township is 240 km from Laura and approximately 580 km north-west of Cairns.
About the Role
The Head of Department Student services will provide overall leadership of the student support services across CYAAA.

Within this role you will develop, implement and lead a wellbeing program to assist students in their academic, social, emotional and cultural growth while also allowing case management for students identified as requiring support for engagement.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to:

Promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with diverse needs.

Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with additional needs in accordance to related legislation and policies.

Working closely with the Principal, this role will enhance the capacity of the two campuses to meet the growing needs of our diverse learners and promote inclusive practices within the school community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative practices aimed at improving student learning outcomes and engagement, with a particular focus on literacy
Provide management and engagement strategies and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of students
Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and community
Prepare all data returns for the Principal.
About You

Our ideal applicants 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 and NCCD requirements.

You must provide leadership and direction for the whole school as it relates to diverse learners and inclusive practices across all learning areas and phases with a particular focus on literacy.

This role has a requirement to case manage Extensive and Substantial students within our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), and lead a support staff team to improve learning outcomes for all students.

Ideally you should have experience in NCCD and PLP processes to improve student outcomes.
Capacity for leading and managing change within the school environment and school community.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rightsand diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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