Head of Department

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About the Department

The Department of Education is 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

Forest Lake State High School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community where every student is supported to achieve their personal best through a first-class education. With high expectations, strong values, and a commitment to digital learning, our dedicated staff empower students to become confident, capable global citizens. From Junior to Senior Secondary, students are offered diverse academic and vocational pathways tailored to their individual goals, all within a safe and supportive environment. Forest Lake SHS is a rewarding place to work, where positive relationships, partnership with families, and a shared vision for success are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Opportunity

As the Head of Department - Technology, you will:
Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Develop the quality of teaching and learning
Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Technology, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Lead the school 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.
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