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SalaryMacGregor State High School is currently seeking applications for a passionate, highly-skilled and innovative leader to join the leadership team at MacGregor State High School as Head of Department - Middle Schooling for 2024. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis commencing 15 April 2024 until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
This exciting opportunity will allow the successful applicant to lead the Middle Secondary Department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students, while nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders. If you want to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact on students educational outcomes, APPLY NOW!
About Us:
MacGregor State High School opened in 1969 with just 203 students and nine teachers. Today it is a thriving campus of over 1200 students and 180 staff. This school community draws on its members' diverse backgrounds, experience and talent to forge success.
With a dedicated and innovative staff team, we strive for excellence - to lead education and build futures. Our students are enveloped in opportunity in the academic, cultural and sporting facets of school life. We have a firm commitment to social justice, promoting a sense of community spirit and connectedness.
We are proud of our school community and the strength of diversity. We are a place where challenge and choice create opportunities for all to excel and become The Best We Can Be.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead the Middle Secondary Department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students with a particular focus on Year 9 and 10 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.
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 written statement in response to 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. )
