Head of Department
1 week ago
Image courtesy of Yarrabilba State Secondary College 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 Yarrabilba State Secondary College is the foundation high school in the rapidly growing Yarrabilba community, offering a unique educational experience through outdoor, cross-curricular, and project-based learning. The college delivers the Australian Curriculum with a focus on personalised learning, balancing technology with human connection and engagement in the natural environment. Guided by values such as curiosity, courage, collaboration, creativity, connection, and character, Yarrabilba State Secondary College prepares students to thrive, succeed, and lead in a changing world. About the Role The Head of Department - English/Humanities role at Yarrabilba State Secondary College starts on 11th August 2025 (Week 5, Term 3). We are seeking a strong relational and instructional leader with a proven track record of driving improvement in English and Humanities. This role offers a unique chance to lead high-performing teams, foster positive relationships across the school community, and shape innovative teaching practices in a rapidly growing, future-focused school. Your Responsibilities As the Head of Department - English / Humanities, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead faculty teams in alignment with school priorities and departmental initiatives Develop and embed high-quality teaching and learning practices Support the wellbeing and professional growth of team members Contribute to the broader strategic leadership of the college 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) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section. 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. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License._
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Head of Department
1 day ago
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Head of Department
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Head of Department
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