About this job
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 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 Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is located 10km from the centre of Mackay in the growing Northern Beaches area of Mackay. The school opened in January 2013 and boasts modern facilities with the very latest state-of-the-art technology embedded across the curriculum.
About the Role
This Head of Department position will be suited to an energetic and future-focused individual who has the ability to continue to grow the Science Faculty and influence positive student learning outcomes. Their practice needs to have a strong student-focused approach and ability to build strong professional relationships with students, teachers, parents and the community.
As the Head of Department (Science), you will play a vital role in developing the quality of teaching and learning and developing solid strategic practices for managing resources to achieve positive student learning outcomes. The successful applicant for this position will possess strong relational capabilities to ensure successful leadership across the faculty as well as participating in leadership of whole-school strategic initiatives.
As the Head of Department (Science), your responsibilities will include:
- 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.
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 page response in total 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).
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