We are seeking an experienced educator with curriculum and pedagogical leadership experience to build and implement a dynamic IDT program for years 7 and 8 at our new secondary school.

The successful applicant will be required to develop a robust, engaging and quality IDT program that meets the needs of the students in the local community.

In addition, you will be tasked with the promotion of the teaching of Reading as an essential skill for students to be successful in IDT.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

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About us:

As a new school we are expecting approximately 440 to 660 year 7 and 8 students in 2027 and then growing rapidly each year towards 2400 students.  

As the school grows each year, you will be required to ensure that students are able to transition to senior secondary pathways of choice and be "Ready for the Future".  

Your opportunity:

Highly developed interpersonal skills will be essential in building the capacity of subject coordinators and other staff.

Responsibilities include:

• You will be required to work collaboratively with local primary schools to build on any existing practices, cater for the needs of adolescent learners and ensure that the transition from primary school to secondary school is as seamless as possible and that the outcomes as described in "On Track for Success" are achieved.  
• You will be responsible for the foundation ways of working in the workshops which includes the establishment of sound workplace health and safety practices for all students and staff.  
• You will be responsible for the selection of a variety of nonfixed machinery, tools and materials.

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

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Application is to be no more than five pages and address only the first three criteria.
• 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER700334_26P Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description