Gin Gin State High School is seeking a Head of Department - English to join its team. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with staff, students, and parents. They will have extensive knowledge of the English curriculum and the capacity to model effective teaching strategies. While not mandatory, a sound understanding of the Japanese Language curriculum would be an advantage. The role also includes leading the school’s Reading priority, requiring close collaboration with the administration team and external specialists, such as Speech Pathologists, to plan and implement effective literacy strategies.

Job details

About the Department 

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.  

About the School 

 Gin Gin State High School is located just off the Bruce Highway, north-west of Bundaberg, and proudly serves a close-knit rural community. Our students achieve strong academic and vocational outcomes, supported by a culture that inspires confidence, choice and opportunity. We are active in sport and the arts, with achievements celebrated through annual events. Our core values of Respect Self, Respect Others and Respect Environment guide everything we do. Through our mantra, The Sense of the Goose, we support one another and work together as one flock.

About the Role  

As the Head of Department - English, you will lead the curriculum focus in alignment with school and departmental initiatives, contribute to delivering the vision of the Early Childhood and State Schools Division, support the development and improvement of teaching and learning quality, and foster positive relationships among students, teachers, and stakeholders. 

Your Responsibilities 

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

• Effective planning, delivery and assessment of version 9 English curriculum across 7 - 12.
• Effective planning, delivery and assessment of Japanese Language curriculum from 7 - 10.
• Leadership and implementation of the whole school reading initiative.
• Building staff capacity to deliver differentiated curriculum using a range of pedagogical approaches.
• Managing support/welfare for identified students.
• Utilising the Student Code of Conduct to manage behaviours of identified students.

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) in response to 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. 

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR664796_25T - Role Description (PDF, 179KB)
  Role Description