An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and dedicated educator to join the leadership team as Head of Department at Mackay Northern Beaches State High School.

In this role, you will lead the wellbeing curriculum and support student wellbeing in alignment with school and departmental initiatives, while contributing to the delivery of the State Schools Division’s vision for Year 7.

This will be achieved by developing and nurturing positive, high-quality relationships among Year 7 students, teachers, and stakeholders.

Job details

About the Department 

The Department of Education is 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 

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is the newest secondary school in Mackay, opening in 2013. The school is seeking a dedicated Head of Department to join the progressive Leadership team. This Year 7 Head of Year position will be suited to an energetic, agile and future-focused individual who has the ability to continue to provide an innovative and relevant approach to development of Junior school learners in the Year 7 cohort. 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 Year 7 Head of Year, you will play a vital role in developing solid strategic practices for managing resources to achieve positive student learning outcomes.

Please note the school is part of the department's housing assistance incentive scheme.

Your Opportunity 

As the Head of Department, you will: 

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Head of Department, your responsibilities will include, but are 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. 

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• A cover letter is NOT required
• Attach a 3 page resume maximum, including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• Attach a written statement maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities 1 to 4 under the "How you will be assessed" section in the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR644104_25T - Role Description (PDF, 242KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants