Maroochydore State High School invites applications from experienced educators for the role of Head of Department (Science), on a temporary full-time basis from 08 July 2024 to 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.Maroochydore State High School is one of the Sunshine Coast's premium educational environments.Our school is vibrant and dynamic and offers innovative, interesting and modern curriculum where students achieve excellent outcomes. Students of all abilities are supported, challenged and encouraged to realise their potential through an exciting range of subjects and innovative programs that provide something for everyone.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/NCR563990/24E
Closing date 19-May-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 08 Jul 2024 to 13 Dec 2024
Contact person DAVID SAMAHA
Contact details (07) 5409 7333
Access theThis temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.About the Department of EducationThe Department of Education are 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 Maroochydore State SchoolMaroochydore State High School is one of the Sunshine Coast's premium educational environments.Our school is vibrant and dynamic and offers innovative, interesting and modern curriculum where students achieve excellent outcomes. Our school motto ‘Strive, Serve, Succeed, Shine' maps our path towards the pursuit of excellence. We have a strong focus on effort, doing your best, trying hard and being good, contributing citizens.Students of all abilities are supported, challenged and encouraged to realise their potential through an exciting range of subjects and innovative programs that provide something for everyone.About the RoleThe Science Head of Department is responsible for the quality of curriculum, teaching, learning and student outcomes in the Science faculty. The HOD leads the development of positive relationships within the faculty, oversees student behaviour and develops staff capability. Through the productive management of resources, he/she contributes to effective school operations to ensure high performance and is a leader in maintaining and developing a positive school culture and nurturing wellbeing. The HOD is also responsible for supporting teacher development observation and feedback processes and programs across the school.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the capacity to build positive team culture through relational and strategic leadership. At Maroochydore SHS the Science Faculty HOD is required to support the development of staff by leading teams through collaboration processes, resulting in innovative and engaging learning experiences for students.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.
- A maximum two page CV (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A one page written statement in response to Key Capabilities 1 and 2 only within the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached Role Description.