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SalaryUrangan State High School is situated in Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast, approximately 300 kms north of Brisbane (approximately 4 hours' drive / 40-minute direct flight). An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and innovative individual to join the Urangan State High School Leadership team in the position of Head of Department - English. You will nurture productive and collaborative relationships with students, teachers, our community, and other stakeholders; assisting in the pursuit of our Just Cause - to empower a community of curious learners, creative thinkers, and connected humans.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR540979/24T
Closing date 11-Feb-2024
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Job duration Until 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Tony McCormack
Contact details (07) 4197 0111
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About the School:
Our has a population of approximately 1500 students from Year 7 to 12. With a focus on implementing the curriculum with fidelity, Urangan State High School have a late start for students every Monday and Friday so that our teachers can collaboratively plan curriculum with alignment and precision. This provides an additional 110 minutes of focussed planning time each week to our teachers, improving work/life balance. You can find out more about this program, and our school more broadly, on our school l
Our school is a friendly, happy, and busy place where our focus is on developing individual and collective excellence; for an inclusive, dynamic, and cohesive community. We aim to develop a safe, supportive, and inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging and purpose for all; enabling us to celebrate our successes as members of a dynamic, cohesive community. In doing this, we help to discover the best within all students, through high quality educational and social experiences that expose them to new ideas, new ways, and new possibilities - ultimately supporting every student to have opportunities for "what comes next".
About the Role:
As Head of Department - English you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- 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.
- 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 school department.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
Interested? To apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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.
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Role Description
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