Head of Department

*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

Welcome to Springwood State High School, a vibrant co-educational school located 20 minutes south of Brisbane's CBD, serving Years 7 to 12. Our natural bushland setting and excellent facilities, including a Performance Auditorium, Fitness Centre, eSports Hub, student-run cafe, pool, and Innovation Centre, create an inspiring environment for both staff and students. We pride ourselves on a culture of care where dedicated teachers build positive relationships and develop personalized learning plans to help every student reach their potential. Staff at Springwood enjoy collaborative opportunities within a supportive community and contribute to a dynamic house system that fosters student engagement and growth. We invite you to explore joining our team and becoming part of a school committed to excellence and innovation.

About the Role

As the Head of Department, you will provide strong leadership in curriculum development aligned with school and departmental priorities, driving the vision of Early Childhood and the State Schools Division. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, while fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead the HPE faculty and AFL Program effectively, alongside advancing the IT capabilities of staff across the school and overseeing the growth of IT resources and infrastructure to support educational excellence.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Health and Physical Education, your responsibilities will 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.

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.

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.

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