Head of Department

1 week ago


Moreton Bay, 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 Mango Hill State Secondary College
Established in 2020, Mango Hill State Secondary College serves students from Years 7-12. Our College is driven by a vision to cultivate a community of Respectful, Engaged, Aspiring Learners, preparing them the world of tomorrow.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Junior Secondary you will have responsibility for the following:

- Lead the College department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused 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.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.

About You
As the Head of Department - Junior Secondary, you will be at the forefront of leading curriculum development and teaching strategies within the junior secondary phase of learning. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a culture of student engagement. Collaborating closely with the Leadership Team, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement within our vibrant learning community.
- Strong leadership, change management, and communication skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment.
- Commitment to fostering student outcomes and engagement.

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).
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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