Head of Department

2 days ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Caloundra State High School is a great school, with fantastic staff and students. Our experienced staff deliver an innovative, broad curriculum of very high quality that caters for academic and vocational pathways. We have extensive programs to nurture excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement to ensure students reach their full potential. We have a very real positive school culture with an atmosphere of tradition and high achievement where students and staff work together harmoniously with respect. With over 50 years of education, we proudly reflect on generations of students who have benefited from our quality approach to education. Caloundra State High School is Lighting the Way to Broad Horizons and Bright Futures.
About the Role

**As the Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, you will**:

- Key priorities include
- 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.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
As the Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, you will be responsible for:

- Leading teaching and learning using our school-wide pedagogical approach 'The Caloundra Way'.
- Building teacher capability and professional development.
- Quality assurance of curriculum delivery and alignment.
- Leading a culture of continuous improvement.
- Leading the planning, development and implementation of the Australian Curriculum V9 and QLearn.

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 by addressing key capabilities 1-4 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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