AddressNorthern Beaches State High School are seeking a passionate and committed leader for the temporary full-time position of Head of Department - Senior Schooling. The successful candidate will lead the continued development of programs, systems and processes to optimise conditions for strong student outcomes in the senior phase of learning (years 10-12). This position requires a broad range of leadership capabilities, and the ability, passion and drive necessary to lead Northern Beaches State High School staff and students across the senior phase.
This is a temporary position from the period of 08 July 2024 until 24 June 2025, unless otherwise determined.
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 School
Our school opened in 1997 in the rural-residential suburb of Deeragun, an outer western town and suburb of Townsville. Northern Beaches State High School was designed with the future in mind and its infrastructure reflects the needs of a 21st Century school and its learners. We enjoy a very supportive relationship with our parents and community. This is reflected in our recent School Opinion Surveys where 100% parents indicated that their child is getting a good education at this school.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Senior Schooling, 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.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief 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 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. )
