Head Of Department

**About the School**:
A little over an hour from Brisbane, Kilcoy is surrounded by a scenic landscape of rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges with views over the northern reaches of Lake Somerset. Our school celebrates a strong sense of community and is proud of the ways we celebrate the richness and diversity of our students. Kilcoy is an agricultural based community, with primary industries in cattle. Our school offers an outstanding agricultural program, which takes place on our small farm. At Kilcoy State High School, our purpose is to achieve the best possible educational outcomes for every student in our school. We do this by providing a quality curriculum for our learners. Our focus is teaching and learning in a safe, disciplined and productive environment. The school community is very proud of our achievements and there is a sense of confidence in Kilcoy as being the school that provides choice and opportunity in a safe environment.
**About the Role**:
The role of the Head of Department Digital Innovation is tasked with embracing 'Equity and Excellence' for every student, focusing on engaging students through digital learning.
The digital learning program commenced in 2024 with the 1 to 1 provisioning of learning devices for three full cohorts. 2025 will see this provision extended across all year levels.
The successful applicant will be instrumental in the procurement and provisioning of devices, in 2025. The school also introduced a Virtual Reality learning space in 2024 that is growing and waiting for a passionate leader to continue and expand.
The ideal applicant will have a high level of knowledge and skill in leading teams to implement innovative technology and software in daily teaching and learning.
Responsibilities within this role include, but are not limited to;
- Source and model innovative digital teaching strategies and resources.
- Provide high quality advice and develop the digital capability of the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement engaging lessons.
- Develop staff capability to utilise digital platforms to organise learning and track student progress.
- 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 view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (maximum of 3 pages)including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
- Attach a 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under "How you will be assessed" 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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