Eoi - Head of Department - Languages - Mansfield State High School

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department

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.

About the School

Mansfield State High School is one of Queensland's highest-achieving state schools, built on a strong culture of quality learning, care, and high expectations. We are a diverse and inclusive community where every student is supported to achieve their personal best. At Mansfield, we don't just talk about excellence; we live it every lesson, every day. Our dedicated staff, passionate students, and strong sense of belonging create a school environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive.

Your Opportunity

As the Head of Department, you will:
Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and 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.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Languages, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Leading a high performing languages faculty of Japanese and French (Years 7-12) and French Immersion (Years 7-9) through the provision of quality learning and teaching, to support students to reach their learning potential
Leading English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) across the school
Setting high standards for student and staff performance
Participating in weekly leadership meetings and conduct regular faculty meetings
Mentoring beginning teachers in the faculty and providing support to others when required
Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the Languages Department
Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the Languages department to achieve goals
Responsible for International Relations and Exchange Programs

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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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