AddressJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR545905/24P Closing date 05-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Stuart Edwards Contact details 07 4040 8158
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About Us:
Bentley Park College is a state school in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, offering a complete Prep to Year 12 education for all children in the family.
The motto and vision, 'Aspire Learn Achieve', is at the centre of all we do at Bentley Park College. Cultural diversity, including the values of respect, responsibility and resilience, are celebrated.
Our 'Pillars of Excellence' - Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport - frame learning opportunities across Prep to Year 12. Strengths in these areas can be witnessed in students every day at Bentley Park College and is exhibited in the career success of graduates.
Students of all year levels enjoy the P-12 advantage as they grow from children into adults within this inclusive and enriching learning environment.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead the English 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 English Department.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the English Department to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under "How you will be Assessed" section 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- FNR545905_24P - Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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