Head of Department

4 days ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

**About the school**:
Caloundra State High School is a future orientated school underpinned by traditional values where individual student growth and personal achievements are celebrated alongside academic success as students are our number one priority.
The school caters for approximately 1320 students with strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, industry and the broader community to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness. Proactive leadership and dedicated staff who value relationships with students provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment.
Our diverse, innovative and relevant curriculum combined with high expectations and clear responsibilities delivers educational excellence and encourages students to reach their full potential in academic and vocational outcomes. With opportunities for cultural and sporting activities that leverage our unique location, the flexibility of our curriculum creates resilient, lifelong learners and global citizens.

**About the role**:
As the Head of Department, you will have responsibility for the following:

- 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.

Responsibilities of the Head of Department - Science at Caloundra State High School include:

- the management and supervision of a range of staff including the supervision of two Science Technicians;
- a continued focus on the development of differentiated curriculum delivery, aligned with ACARA that promotes student outcomes and inclusion;
- implementation of Vocational Education Certificates to increase science offerings, to meet industry demand and to provide pathways for exiting senior students;
- maintaining transition activities with feeder primary schools;
- engaging with local community groups and industries to promote science related activities and opportunities for students and staff.

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 (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified 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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