Head of Department

23 hours ago

Logan City, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Windaroo Valley State High School is seeking an experienced and driven Head of Department to lead our English faculty.

You'll play a key role in shaping curriculum, mentoring teachers, and fostering a love of language and literature across Years 7-12.

Apply now to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact in a high-performing school community.

About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

Who We Are
Windaroo Valley State High is a co-educational State High School located in the northern end of the Gold Coast, Logan Albert Beaudesert Education District and a member of the South Coast sporting district. The community consists of both established residential areas and areas of rapid growth. The school was established in 1994 and currently has approximately 1250 students in Years

Windaroo Valley is an inclusive school that offers a range of educational pathways with a strong academic focus. Our excellence programs in athletics (ACE), STEM, Japanese, Music, Touch and GTEK (Academic) ensure students in the Junior School have opportunities to be extended and challenged. Broad subject offering in the Senior School cater for the needs of our learners.

The Trade Training Centre restaurant Valley View provides students with industry standard vocational learning in hospitality.

Step Into Your Next Chapter
The Head of Department English is an active participant in the school leadership and curriculum teams. The successful applicant will significantly contribute to a school culture that is focussed on continuous improvement to maximise each student's performance and potential.

The successful applicant is required to work across a range of teams to monitor student performance, and support staff and students to improve learning outcomes in alignment with Education Queensland expectations.

Responsibilities Include

  • Implementation of the English Curriculum Years 7-12 through quality pedagogy and teaching and learning practices
  • Professionally support teachers, especially early career teachers, and contribute to positicve staff wellbeing
  • Oversight of all QCAA requirements for English
  • Leadership of whole school literacy initiatives and Corrective English program
  • Contribute to the academic learning culture and implement programs and processes in English that support quality learning outcomes for all students

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

Occupational group
Education & Training

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