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The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Kelvin Grove State College
Kelvin Grove State College is a Prep to 12 College leading the way in innovation and State education. We have exceptional academic and university programs, digital technology and entrepreneurial programs and futures-focused industry partnerships and pathways.
With strong and established links with Queensland University of Technology External link, Griffith University External link and The Australian Computer Society External link, the students at Kelvin Grove State College are afforded many pathways and opportunities that expose them to real world experiences.
Our goal is to foster and encourage talent through collaboration with industry experts, peak industry bodies, universities and community connectivity. To deliver innovative and future driven strategies and initiatives, offering rich, diverse, real world education and training experiences for our students. Equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to meet the global challenges of the future.
About the Role
As Head of Department, Student Services you will:
* promote an inclusive culture and practices within the college community to ensure equity and excellence for students with barriers to learning;
* develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with barriers to learning in accordance with related legislation and policies; and
* nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
As Head of Department, Student Services you will have responsibility for:
* working with Deputy Principal (Inclusion) to lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support in relation to students with barriers to learning;
* assisting the Deputy Principal (Inclusion) in collaboratively and strategically leading an interdisciplinary team comprising of an Inclusion Administration Officer, Specialist Support Coordinators (teaching team), EAL/D Specialist teachers and teacher aides to deliver responsive support to students and classroom teachers;
* providing high quality advice to the college leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with barriers to learning;
* coordinating and providing intensive targeted support for students requiring intervention;
* providing, supporting and/or coordinating case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Please attach the following:
* A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
* A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section 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.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
