An exciting opportunity exists to join the leadership team at Oakey State High School as the Head of Department - Health and Physical Education for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined. As Head of Department - Health and Physical Education you will provide strategic leadership in curriculum development, teaching and learning, staff mentoring, and student engagement while promoting inclusive practices and supportive educational outcomes for students. Experience in leading teams, implementing contemporary pedagogical practices, and supporting extracurricular sporting and wellbeing programs will be highly regarded.

Job details

About Us:

Oakey State High School, located in the centre of the Darling Downs, is a coeducational secondary school with an enrolment of more than 500 students from years 7 to 12 and a proud record of providing quality education since 1964.
Our school offers a supportive learning environment where every student is valued and encouraged to pursue their academic and extra-curricular interests. Our core values of respect, excellence, participation, personality and safety are evident every day in the commitment of our dedicated staff to the betterment of students and their learning outcomes.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead the Health and Physical Education (HPE) department, including curriculum leadership, staff support, faculty planning and the implementation of whole-school priorities.
• Support high-quality teaching and learning practices within the HPE faculty through collaboration, coaching and curriculum development.
• Lead and support Junior Secondary transition and enrolment processes, including Year 6 into Year 7 transition programs and family engagement.
• Coordinate and monitor whole-school attendance processes, including case management and strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.
• Oversee and support the Wellbeing Program (including leading the implementation of the Resilience Project) and associated student support initiatives.
• Coordinate key student engagement and support programs and events, including:
• Developing and overseeing the whole school reading program
• Coordinate programs supporting senior phase planning, QCE readiness and student pathway development.
• Brainstorm presentations and student wellbeing initiatives
• Organise and coordinate student recognition programs, including Rewards Trips and Students of Excellence programs.
• Work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external stakeholders to support positive student outcomes, engagement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and foster a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit 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 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.

• DSR688953_26T - Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants