Head of Department

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About Redcliffe State High School

At Redcliffe State High School, 'Soaring Above & Beyond Expectations at Redcliffe (SABER)' is more than just our school vision; it's an ethos enthusiastically embraced by students, staff, and parents alike. In everything we do at Redcliffe High, academic, cultural, or sporting, we aim not just to fulfil but to exceed expectations. This commitment results in a safe, innovative, and engaging learning environment for all our students. Join us as we strive to achieve excellence and soar above and beyond in all our endeavours.

All students, staff and families feel they belong at Redcliffe State High School and are empowered to thrive socially, emotionally and academically.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leading the planning, implementation, and quality assurance of the school's curriculum and assessment, in alignment with the Australian Curriculum and the CARF.
Leading the Teaching and Learning team to support teachers in delivering high-quality pedagogical instruction (in alignment with the school's Explicit Improvement Agenda), through professional development, coaching, and mentoring.
Leading the development and implementation of a high quality and targeted New and Beginning Teachers program to support teacher development.
Analysing student achievement data to inform curriculum improvements and targeted professional development.
Building teacher capacity to deliver curriculum and assessment that inclusively caters to diverse student learning needs.
Leading collegial planning sessions with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance curriculum delivery.
Developing and leading professional learning opportunities for staff to ensure ongoing professional growth and development.
Strengthening future workforce capacity by partnering with universities, Heads of Departments, and teachers to support and develop pre-service teachers.
Collaborating with Curriculum Heads of Department to build teachers' capacity to enact whole-school moderation processes.
Leading the strategic direction of the Resource Centre, including managing staffing budget and resourcing.
Collaboratively leading whole-school Academic Integrity.
Leading the implementation of digital platforms relating to curriculum, teaching and learning.

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 written statement in response to 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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