Address About Us:
Yarrabilba State Secondary College provides students with a unique educational experience unlike any other Logan Secondary College. Our point of difference is that we deliver Australian Curriculum through outdoor, cross-curricular and project-based learning, balancing the use of technology with human connection and learning in the natural environment. Our junior secondary program includes targeted and personalised learning to maximise success and engagement for every student.
Learning today, leading tomorrow.
Our motto reflects our shared belief in equity and excellence. We strive to develop our students into well-rounded, contributing community members and have attempted to capture this commitment to our community in our motto. Our motto also reflects achievement, life-long learning and leadership skills which will be developed in every student of Yarrabilba State Secondary College.
About the Role:
As an instructional leader, the successful applicant will be focused on developing teacher teams who are problem-solvers with decision-making agility and risk-taking skills. In a busy and rapidly growing school, YSSC HODs are required to lead and develop their own teams with confidence and resilience.
The Food Specialisations/Early Career Teacher Development/Senior Schooling HOD at Yarrabilba SSC has responsibility for the year 7-12 Food Specialisations curriculum, Senior Schooling and the Early Career Teacher Development Program, co-ordinating the new and beginning teachers mentoring program and leading/co-ordinating professional development for early career staff. The HOD in this role may be required to assist with other subject/administrative areas if needed.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
* 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.
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 Key Capabilities 1 and 2 from 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).
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