Head of Department

1 month ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the School
At Everton Park State High School we aim to Create Bright Futures for all students. Everton Park State High school is a dynamic, contemporary and futures oriented school with engaged students and enthusiastic staff with high expectations for all.Our students are given the best educational opportunity to excel in either an academic or vocational pathway as the school boasts exceptional teachers who are committed to providing teaching and learning strategies to individualise learning for students. We have a very picturesque setting with modern facilities to accommodate our students. The size of the school means we can provide a wide range of learning opportunities without compromising on quality and care.
About the Role
As Head of Department, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

- Manage computer Technicians, IT Infrastructure contractors/suppliers.
- Manage Elearning - Digital Pedagogy and Learning Platforms.
- Develop and manage the school's IT operations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the "how you will be assessed" section in the attached role description.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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