Head of Department - Brisbane, Australia - Education

Education

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Brisbane, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About the School
Capalaba State College has approximately 1025 students AND 155 staff (Teaching and Non-Teaching).

The College includes a Junior Campus (Prep to Year Six), Senior Campus (Years Seven to Twelve), a Positive Learning Centre, an Early Childhood Development Program, Health Academy and Montessori stream of classes.

These values are embedded in the culture of our College through the following expectations:

Be Responsible
In my life and learning I make good choices

Re Respectful

In my life and learning I am considerate and tolerant of others

Be Safe

In my life and learning I recognise the importance of the health and wellbeing of myself and others

Be Positive

In my life and learning I approach challenges with courage and persistence

Be a Learner

In my life and learning I seek opportunities to achieve and improve.

About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum), you will have responsibility for the following:

Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.
Be futures oriented and strategic.
Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

Interested? To apply:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.

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.
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