AddressBurnside State High School invites applications from experienced educators for the role of Head of Department (Secondary) with a focus on International & Languages, commencing Term 3, 2024 until 13 September 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Burnside State High School is located in the township of Nambour on the Sunshine Coast. The major focus of Burnside is relationships. We place a priority on quality relationships and this emphasis has provided the key ingredient for its outstanding success across all year levels.
About the Department of Education
The 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 Burnside State High School
Burnside State High School is located in the township of Nambour. The major focus of Burnside is relationships. We place a priority on quality relationships and this emphasis has provided the key ingredient for its outstanding success across all year levels. People work hard at getting on together and because we are a small school it is easier to monitor student progress and provide support.
Burnside is the proud winner of numerous awards and has hosted many international educators on fact finding visits. Our innovative structure, quality curriculum programs and emphasis on values meets the needs of a diverse range of students.
About the Role
As the HOD International & Languages you will have demonstrated the capacity to lead and be responsible for:
- Leading the International Program by complying with EQI policies and procedures to provide quality outcomes for all International students. This includes Study Abroad, Graduate and Study Tour students.
- Understanding the legislation and policies that impact on International students and host families.
- Working closely with the Home Stay coordinator to form and maintain partnerships with International students, host parents, other government agencies, and community groups to provide quality outcomes for all stakeholders.
- Maintain the long-term sister school arrangements Burnside SHS already has in place.
- Leading the Languages faculty to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve the strategic direction of the school.
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.
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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
