The Head of Department - Student Support will provide Tier 2 targeted support for students experiencing difficulties in the classroom or playground, addressing individual needs to their overall school experience. Clear communication to all stakeholders will be vital to the success of the role.
The Head of Department - Student Support will work as part of a broader team delivering on the school's Strategic Plan particularly in the areas of Belonging & Engagement.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and engagement in school where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background
- Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.
- Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
- Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
- Drive whole school improvement around key outcomes of the Brighter Futures Strategy particularly the pillar of Belonging and Engagement.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Head of Department - Student Support - Toowoomba State High School, Education Toowoomba, Australia
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