Head Of Department - Humanities - Woodridge State High School , Education

An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Department - Humanities at Woodridge State High School for 2024. Our school is at the forefront of community leadership, addressing the needs of a multi-layered and diverse community through advocacy, educational, professional and social networks and services. As a school we value the education of students to make informed choices about themselves, their future, and the world around them.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference QLD/SER537991/24T
Closing date 28-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Kathleen Janecek
Contact details 0417 192 441
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About Us:
Our school celebrates a strong sense of community and is reflective of the multicultural Logan region. We are especially proud of the ways in which we celebrate richness and diversity in student backgrounds. Woodridge State High School now educates approximately 1400 students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.
It is the vision of Woodridge State High School to provide a thriving, agile teaching and learning environment, leading our community to be empowered, connected and futures focused - Empowered, Resilient... World Changing!
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but 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.
• 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.

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 (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the “How you will be Assessed” section of the attached role description.

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.
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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants