Head of Department

5 days ago

Logan City, Australia Education Full time

About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 Springwood State High School
Situated 20 minutes south of Brisbane CBD, we are a co-educational school for years 7-12. Our natural bushland setting and fantastic facilities provide an inspiring environment for our students to achieve academic excellence within a culture of care. Whether our students are learning in our Performance Auditorium, the Fitness Centre, the eSports Hub, the student run café, the pool or our Innovation Centre, our stimulating learning environment provides unique curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
Our dedicated staff create a culture of care through their positive relationships with students. Teachers create personalised learning plans with each student that builds on their strengths and interests. Through inspirational teaching and deep learning our teachers empower students to become a Springwood Learner and reach their full potential.
About the Role

**Responsibilities of the position include**:Faculty/House Leadership**:

- Provide leadership within the Technologies faculty, overseeing curriculum areas such as Design and Digital.
- Management of staff, including professional development of staff teaching in the Design and Digital Technologies curriculum areas.
- Lead the implementation of Springwood State High School's strategic pillars, focusing on 'Our Culture', 'Our Learning', 'Our Students', and 'Our Pathways'.

**Community Engagement**:

- Develop and nurture partnerships with primary schools, community groups, and businesses to enhance community confidence in our school.
- Facilitate collaboration with external stakeholders to support the growth and development of Springwood State High School.

**Academies Program Oversight**:

- Develop and promote Excellence Academies within Springwood State High School, fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation.
- Oversee Springwood State High School Academies program, ensuring alignment with school objectives and academic standards.

**Staff Professional Development**:

- Coordinate whole-school staff professional learning in Deep Learning through PD Cafes and Continuous Professional Training (CPTs), in line with the school's Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) goals and targets.
- Provide guidance and support to staff members to enhance their skills and knowledge in innovative teaching methodologies.

**Enrolment and Transition Support**:

- Collaborate with the Principal and Deputy Principals on enrolment strategies and transition programs to ensure a smooth transition for students.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A maximum 2 page statement how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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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