Head of Department

Head of Department - Physical Education - Upper Coomera State College

Education (Organisation site )
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Applications are invited for the position of Head of Department (Secondary), Physical Education at Upper Coomera State College, Secondary Campus.

Welcome to Upper Coomera State College (UCSC). As a Prep to Year 12 campus, we cater for all children from ages 5 to 17 and offer everyopportunity for each student to experience an individual learning pathway. We offer a caring, nurturing learning environment that acknowledges difference, celebrates effort and strives for excellence.

We are seeking a Head of Department (Secondary) with a focus on Physical Education in ourSecondary School for a full-time temporary position until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Position status

Position status Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Position type Full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Education & Training

Classification

Classification Stream 2 /HO1

Workplace Location

Workplace Location Gold Coast

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/SER639623/25T

Closing date 11-Jun-2025

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $141088 - $143582

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $5407.90 - $5503.50

Job duration

Job duration Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined

Welcome to Upper Coomera State College (UCSC). As a Prep to Year 12 campus, we cater for all children from ages 5 to 17 and offer every opportunity for each student to experience an individual learning pathway. We offer a caring, nurturing learning environment that acknowledges difference, celebrates effort and strives for excellence.

The College motto, 'Learning Pathways to the Future' reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every child has a quality education, which prepares them for a positive future. We pride ourselves as a leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, sporting excellence and the arts, and providing innovative, academically challenging, engaging and inspiring learning pathways for high achieving students. Upon completion at Upper Coomera State College, students will be equipped with the confidence and lifelong skills to succeed in their chosen pathways.

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Lead instructional leadership and facilitate staff.
• Oversee the Sports Academy.
• 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.

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 rights and 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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