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SalaryRoma State College are looking for a dedicated Head of Department - Mathematics/Science and Junior Secondary to join our leadership team. This is a full-time temporary role for semester two 2024, with the possibility of extension. If you are interested in making a lasting impact and nurturing the potential within each student, we invite you to apply and join us. Together, we'll set new standards and inspire the next generation of leaders.
About the Department
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 the Location
Our College opened in 2006 and offers a P-12 structure. This structure allows our students to experience a seamless transition that helps support both academic and social outcomes. It provides students with an opportunity to enrich their learning through access to an extensive range of facilities and expert staff.
About the Role
This is a temporary opportunity, commencing 8 July 2024 to 13 December unless otherwise determined. In this role you will lead our Mathematics and Science faculties as well as lead our Junior Secondary portfolio.
You will have responsibility for delivery of the key activities and tasks:
- Lead the college faculties and portfolio 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to key capabilities 1 - 4 as outlined in 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. )
