Head of Department

About the Department of Education

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.

The Department of Education and Training is responsible for ensuring that Queenslanders have the education and skills necessary in order to contribute to the social and economic development of Queensland. They deliver world-class education and training services to a wide variety of students at all stages of their professional and personal development.

About Noosa District State High School

Noosa District State High School is a student-centred learning community which fosters care and compassion. We provide diverse opportunities for students to achieve their individual academic excellence, and by placing emphasis on effort and reflection, we believe that every student can achieve their personal best.

As a unique three campus High School, situated in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast our aim is to provide a supportive learning environment that empowers our students to Connect, Succeed and Thrive.

Your Role

As the Head of Department - Teaching & Learning (Engagement & MTSS) you are responsible for leading the delivery of evidence-based strategies and approaches for engagement and behaviour support in order to build safe, supportive and disciplined school learning environments for all students across 2 campuses. This unique opportunity includes the development of staff capability (engagement), alignment of multi-tiered systems of support and leadership of Positive Behaviour for Learning across campuses. This role gives you the opportunity to work in collaboration with Heads of Departments across both Pomona and Cooroy Campuses.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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.

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.
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