Kelvin Grove State College is seeking applicants for the position of Head of Department (English).

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled instructional leader with strong organisational skills and subject expertise to join our college community.

The successful candidate will be an innovative, strategic and relational leader with a passion for curriculum development and quality teaching and learning.

Job details

About Kelvin Grove State College:

Kelvin Grove State College is part of a unique educational precinct, just three kilometres from Brisbane's central business district and directly adjacent to the Queensland University of Technology.

Our college is a “Prep to Pathways” learning community that seeks to deliver wellness and excellence, guided by our college values.

This is articulated and promoted through our Just Cause: “Nurturing globally competent learners, leaders and citizens.” Each of the college's Heads of Department lead large and complex areas of responsibility within a P-12 institution of approximately 3700 students.

About the Role:

As Head of Department (English), you will lead a large team to design and deliver innovative and responsive curricular and co-curricular programs within the English Department.

You will oversee the coordination of the English curriculum and enrichment programs from year 6 to year 12. You will contribute to the broader strategic agenda of the college as a member of Kelvin Grove State College's Leadership Team.

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.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

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

About You:

The role of Head of Department (English) is suited to a dynamic, relational and organised educator with a passion for curriculum leadership and for building capable and high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will set high standards for student and staff performance, be futures oriented and strategic, and demonstrate a holistic, proactive and collaborative approach to leading a large and complex department area in alignment with the college's strategic priorities.

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 statement in response to 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
  
  MNR683752_26T Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
  Role Description