Head of Department
3 days ago
**About Deception Bay SHS**:
Deception Bay State High School, established in 1992, is a co-educational state school situated just north of Brisbane in the beautiful Moreton Bay Region. With approximately 1060 students, the school provides a rigorous and comprehensive education that is relevant and future-focussed for our diverse student population.
We are committed to being the school of choice for our local families and passionately believe in a student-centred approach that allows students the chance to build a sense of belonging, find their voice, develop deep knowledge and understanding to prepare our young people for the world beyond the school gates.
In consultation with our school community we have identified four values that underpin student learning and all interaction within our school community. These values; Belonging, Integrity, Aspiration and Persistence ensure that all our students are valued, feel safe at school and can learn in an environment that is supportive, challenging and both recognises and respects individual differences.
**These values are underpinned by our five pillars**: - People
- Inclusion
- Positive Education
- Learning
- Pathways
Each pillar is aligned with a Deputy Principal, the HOD - Performing Arts is part of the Learning Pillar team.Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives.
- Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
- Curriculum leadership of Junior Secondary Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Film and Media
- Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Vocational Education
- Certificate III Dance, Certificate II Creative industries
- Co-ordinate extra curricular staff, ensembles, troupes and events.
- Build positive relationships with faculty staff to promote the school culture and value add to this innovative school.
The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
**Interested? To Apply**:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a max 2-pg written response suitability statement addressing:
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- Demonstrated capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to quality learning outcomes
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships
- Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level
- Capacity to manage effectively human, financial and physical resources to deliver quality outcomes
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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