Head of Department

2 months ago

Logan City, Australia Education Full time

**About the School**:
Browns Plains State High School aims to empower all students, living up to our three school values: character, community and culture of excellence. We offer a dynamic and caring learning environment that focuses on engaging students by connecting their learning to the real world. Our programs are delivered by a highly committed and talented team of teachers and support personnel who work collaboratively with students, parents and the broader community. We work with students to succeed through: learning, sports, arts and the community.There is something to suit every student with our wide range of curriculum offerings, academic pathways, high level certificate courses, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships and the Learning Centre supports. We also have an Academic Excellence program designed for students in years 7-10 who excel in English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities.
**About the Role**:
As the Head of Department - Industrial Design & Technology, you will:

- Lead the implementation and delivery of the 7-10 Australian Curriculum Design Technology
- Lead the implementation and delivery of the 10-12 courses (General, Applied and VET offerings)
- Lead the explicit improvement agenda of Design Technology faculty aligning with the BPSHS improvement agenda
- Continue to sharpen the quality of teaching and learning and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders to maximise educational outcomes for students

**Specific duties include**:

- Curriculum leadership and management for Industrial, Design and Technology (Australian Curriculum, Vocational Education and QCAA General and Applied)
- Develop and grow a contemporary vision for curriculum areas aligned to industry needs and deliver this through a change management process
- Leading implementation of the BPSHS Teaching and Learning pedagogical processes
- Leading moderation processes as per BPSHS Teaching and Learning cycle
- Leading implementation of an improvement agenda, facilitating change management
- Leading Instructional Leadership and coaching within and across the faculty
- Line management of staff and manage SPG (setting personal goals) process and staff performance
- Managing the human, financial and curriculum resources of the Design Technology faculty

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
About You
**Skills and knowledge in the areas below are preferred**:

- Team Leadership (diverse range of staff/roles)
- Industrial, Design and Technology Curriculum (AC, QCAA and VET)
- Contemporary understanding of industry requirements and direction
- Mental health / social / emotional support strategies
- Strong conflict resolution, mediation skills and staff team building skills
- Develop and maintain community networks and partnerships
- Current and emerging technology and education trends and opportunities
- Data Literacy to develop and implement systems to track, monitor and lead intervention for student learning progress and wellbeing

Please view the Role Description for Mandatory Requirements.
**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a written statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing key capabilities 1-4 as per the 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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