Head Of Department - Industrial Design & Technology - Shailer Park State High School

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About the School:
Shailer Park State High School is located less than 30 minutes south of the Brisbane River, nestled in the leafy hills behind the Loganholme Hyperdome Shopping Centre.
Shailer Park State High School is a progressive campus whose big plans and bold ambitions have seen it become one of the most successful independent public high schools in the Logan area, identified as the highest performing state high school in Logan. With excellent teaching practices, high expectations and a supportive and nurturing educational community with students who are continuously guided throughout their personal pathway to success. A tradition of excellence has been created and maintained by our teachers and students and can be demonstrated in our outstanding results and exceptional community reputation.
Our students are constantly being challenged to achieve their best, which, coupled with a clear vision of ensuring every graduate continues into further education, training or employment, has created an aspirational culture throughout the school. In addition, various Academy programs including Academic Excellence, Dance, Volleyball, Football/Futsal and Instrumental Music further challenge and extend those students with exceptional abilities, while a wide range of sporting and cultural extra-curricular activities fosters a love of learning for all.With a focus on developing Future Ready students, Shailer Park values are underpinned by our values of Resilience, Relationships, Reflection and Resourcefulness.

About the Role:
As the Head of Department you will have responsibility for the following:

• 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.

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.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

Interested? To apply:

• Attach a brief resume (max 3 pages) including contact details for 2 current referees
• Attach a written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the first 4 points of the key capabilities identified in 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.