Join the dynamic leadership team at Maroochydore State High School as our permanent Head of Department - English.

This is your chance to be a pivotal leader in our vibrant academic community and help shape the next generation of leaders.

Job details

About the Department

The Department of Education is 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

Maroochydore State High School is one of the Sunshine Coast's premium educational environments. Our school offers innovative, interesting, and modern curriculum where students achieve excellent outcomes.

We have a strong focus on effort, doing your best, trying hard and being good, contributing citizens. Students of all abilities are supported, challenged, and encouraged to realise their potential through an exciting range of subjects and innovative programs that provide something for everyone.

About the Role

As the Head of Department - English, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the curriculum focus and school department in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.
• Be future-oriented and strategic.
• Understand legislation and policies impacting on the school department, students and staff. 
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR636723_25P - Role Description (PDF, 388KB)
  Role Description