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/FNR545724/24P Closing date 03-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Leanne Fox Contact details 0477 389 368
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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 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.
Welcome to Northern Peninsula Area State College
Position is based at Northern Peninsula Area State College. NPASC provides education to students K-12 across three campuses and five communities - Seisia, Bamaga, Umagico, Injinoo and New Mapoon, located in Cape York. 98.9% of students identify as First Nations and IEALD speakers. The College offers a contextualised curriculum delivered using Age Appropriate and IEALD pedagogies. The College has adopted Trauma Informed Practices as part of it' way of working.
Departmental accommodation is available at subsidised rental. Remote incentives apply.
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.
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.
- Inclusion and Diversity We all have a role in making our workplace one that embraces and values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences, creating a workplace where we all belong. Reasonable adjustments may be discussed with your manager, approved and documented to support and promote human rights and diversity across the workforce.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
Highly desirable:
- A minimum of two (2) years full-time, or equivalent, teaching experience
- Current membership of the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association (QGCA).
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- A brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A maximum 2-page written response outlining how you meet (or have capacity to meet) key capabilities under the '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.
- FNR545724_24P - Role Description (PDF, 162KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 239KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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