Mackay North State High School seeks a focused and dynamic leader to join a committed team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes and pathways for all students.

This opportunity will suit an educator who is a collaborative team member, passionate about delivering high quality Humanities, Business and Languages teaching and learning, and demonstrating strong curriculum capability across a diverse faculty.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Mackay North State High School is a well-established regional secondary school committed to high expectations, strong relationships and continuous improvement in student outcomes.

With a strong focus on data-informed practice, instructional leadership and student pathways, Mackay North State High School continues to strengthen student achievement, engagement and wellbeing through consistent whole school practices and targeted improvement strategies.

Mackay North State High School is also recognised as a regional leader in the Arts.

The school has a strong and highly regarded Instrumental Music program, with the school marching band acknowledged as a state leader.

This program provides students with rich opportunities to develop discipline, teamwork and performance excellence, and contributes significantly to the school's culture, identity and community reputation.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The successful applicant will lead the strategic direction and development of Humanities, Business and LOTE programs, ensuring alignment with whole school priorities and future pathways for students.

Building positive relationships with students, staff and stakeholders, while effectively leading a large and diverse faculty and contributing to the school vision, will be central to success in this role.

Responsibilities 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written response to 4 key capabilities in the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR687789_26T Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
  Role Description