Head of Department
3 months ago
This temporary, full-time position is available from 23 January 2025 until 7 November 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department
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 the School
Our school is located in Deception Bay, a coastal suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, just north of Brisbane. We cater for Year 7 to Year 12 with current enrolments of approximately 1100 students.
We pride ourselves on providing rigorous and comprehensive education, that is relevant and future-focussed for our diverse student population. A key vision for the school is empowering all learners to thrive through our four school values of Belonging, Integrity, Persistence and Aspiration.
About the Role
The role involves leading Junior Secondary Year Level Leaders (Years 7-9), enhancing the transition from primary school, and building a strong junior secondary identity and voice. The school seeks a skilled and collaborative Head of Department who connects with students, builds positive relationships with staff, and embraces the school's vibrant culture.
As the Head of Department - Junior Secondary your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Lead the department in creating and committing to a shared vision for quality student outcomes.
- Promote socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
- Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.
- Be future-oriented and strategic.
- Understand policies and legislation affecting the department.
- Manage department resources to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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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