Join the dedicated team at Tannum Sands State High School as Head of Department - The Arts/Junior Secondary to lead a multi-disciplinary curriculum team, including Visual Art, Performing Arts, and Music (including Instrumental Music).

As part of the school leadership team, you will play a key role in driving high-quality teaching and learning, fostering student engagement, and focusing on the Student Wellbeing Framework, student engagement, and junior secondary transitions.

Apply now to make a difference in the lives of students and contribute to the school's success.

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 Us

Tannum Sands State High School is a co-educational secondary school located just minutes from the beach and 25 km from Gladstone. The school offers a vibrant and supportive environment committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and strong community connections. With a focus on student success, this role presents a unique chance to make a meaningful impact focussing on student success.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate is required to be a skilled instructional leader with strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills and curriculum expertise in the Arts. Leading a dynamic team of teachers, you will work collaboratively to design and deliver proactive, early intervention strategies that build resilience, support emotional wellbeing, and respond to the diverse needs of our students in Junior Secondary.

 Your Responsibilities 

As the Head of Department - The Arts / Junior Secondary, 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.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR672712_25P - Role Description (PDF, 178KB)
  Role Description