Head of Department

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the School**:
Our approach to successful learning is in knowing the student, providing structure and challenge in a variety of learning pathways and creating opportunities in leadership contexts.
The greatest difference to any student's learning is the quality of the teaching. Our teaching philosophy and approach to instruction is linked to the most current research by educational leaders evidenced in the 'New Art and Science of Teaching'.
Our point of difference lies in our opportunities for students to be part of the Victoria Point State High School Academy through an excellence program. Successful applicants are also eligible for scholarships in each of the Academy programs. These programs occur in years 7, 8, 9 and 10 providing personal pathways for University or further education and employment.

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Academic

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Creative Industries - Media and Dance

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Science, Technologies and Mathematics - Robotics

**About the Role**:
**As the Head of Department, you will**:

- 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.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

- 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.

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 1 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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