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An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and dedicated educator to join the leadership team as Head of Department - Junior Secondary at Mackay Northern Beaches State High School. In this role, you will lead the wellbeing curriculum and support student wellbeing in alignment with school and departmental initiatives, while contributing to the delivery of the State Schools Division's vision for Year 8. This will beachieved by developing and nurturing positive, high-quality relationships among Year 8 students, teachers, and stakeholders. As part of your portfolio, you will also lead an aspect of the school's AIP that aligns with your skill set.

Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey.

About the Department

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. 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 the School

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School, the newest secondary school in Mackay, is guided by the motto Striving for Excellence, a principle deeply embedded in the school's culture. The staff are dedicated to preparing confident students for a meaningful future, with all members of the school community expected to uphold the core values of Excelling in education, Equipping for life and Empowering to lead. These values shape the expectations and experiences of every teacher, student and visitor, forming the foundation of a positive and inclusive learning environment. Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is a place where a passion for learning, resilience and leadership are encouraged and celebrated.

What we are looking for

We're looking for a dedicated Year 8 Head of Student Services to join our dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team. This role is ideal for someone energetic, future-focused, and skilled at navigating the demands of a multifaceted position, all while keeping student outcomes front and centre. The right person will have a strong student-focused approach and the ability to build genuine, professional relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community. Strong relational skills are essential, as this role plays a key part in the school's strategic leadership within the sector leadership team.

Your Opportunity
As the Head of Department, you will:

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined 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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )

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Department of Education and Training Queensland

We deliver world-class education and training services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through three key portfolios – Early Childhood, Education, and Training – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economy.

With over 80,000 employees across Queensland we offer a diverse range of teaching and non-teaching career and employment opportunities. 95% of our employees work in our extensive network of state schools located in Queensland's rural, remote, regional and metropolitan communities. This includes school leaders, teachers, non-teaching professionals and a range of school support and administration staff.

We are an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Department of Education and Training Queensland

We deliver world-class education and training services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through three key portfolios – Early Childhood, Education, and Training – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economy.

With over 80,000 employees across Queensland we offer a diverse range of teaching and non-teaching career and employment opportunities. 95% of our employees work in our extensive network of state schools located in Queensland's rural, remote, regional and metropolitan communities. This includes school leaders, teachers, non-teaching professionals and a range of school support and administration staff.

We are an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

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