Head of Department

2 days ago

Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

**About Us**:
At Pimpama State Secondary College we believe that Together We Succeed and we are committed to providing a world-class education in an environment that prioritises relationships and the wellbeing of our students, staff and community.Our primary focus will be on personalising the learning experience for each child. This means focussing on the relationship between the teacher and the student, using technologies to engage and enrich learning and making innovative use of our learning spaces.
To achieve a personalised approach to learning we will have the following five goals:
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- High expectations and early intervention so that every child can achieve their dream.
- A belief that every child can learn and their learning will be tailored to their individual level.
- Our teachers will be learners. They will be able to articulate what they do, why they do it and how effective it is.
- Teachers will develop a deep understanding and insight into each student's learning needs and preferences and adapt teaching, learning and assessment to maximise individual potential for success.
- The use of technology will enrich and personalise learning experiences for students, make learning accessible 24/7, and develop 21st century learning and communication skills.

**About the Role**:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead the school department (Humanities and LOTE) 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to Apply**:

- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response 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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