Head of Department

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time
About the School

Cleveland District State High School prepares students to meet the future through the equitable provision of an engaging curriculum that ensures intellectual discipline and academic rigour.

Students have access to flexible pathways which include wide ranging vocational, cultural, sporting and citizenship opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate, contribute and pursue every opportunity available to them to develop as young people.

We encourage all of our students to strive for personal excellence and be 'always worthy' in a diverse and inclusive environment where we actively care for the well-being of others.

About the Role
As Head of Department - English, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.
  • Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
  • Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
  • Be futures oriented and strategic.
  • Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
  • Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

Interested? To apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
  • Attach 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.


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.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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