Head of Department

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time
Head of Department - Languages - Indooroopilly State High School

Education (Organisation site)
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Indooroopilly State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated leader to join our forward-thinking school community as Head of Department - Curriculum to focus on Languages and Global citizenship. As an important member of our leadership team, you will work closely with a diverse range of students to support their successful engagement with school and its academic and enrichment programs. Indooroopilly offers Spanish and Chinese - Mandarin in both mainstream and accelerated programs and maintains Council of International Schools accreditation.

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Full-time

Occupational group: Education & Training

Classification: Stream 2 /HO1

Workplace Location: Indooroopilly State High School

Job ad reference: QLD/MNR623846/25T

Closing date: 17-Mar-2025

Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582

Job duration: Until 27 June 2025, unless otherwise determined

The Department of Education is 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.

About the Role

Indooroopilly State High School welcomes applications for this exciting leadership position. You will join a team of experienced educators and work with highly capable young people within an engaged school community that fosters strong connections between home and school.

The Head of Department position will play a leading role in supporting students so that every young person has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Collaborate with other staff within and external to the school to provide advice and support about the teaching of Language students, ensuring they have access to all elements of the curriculum.
  • 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 curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Application Process

Interested? To Apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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 rights and diversity.

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