Head Of School - Brisbane, Australia - Education

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Head of School (Level 5) - Cavendish Road State High SchoolEducation(Organisation site )
Metropolitan South Region - Early Childhood and State Schools Division

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and dedicated educator to join the executive leadership team at Cavendish Road State High School as Head of School.

This is a temporary full-time position commencing 8 July 2024 until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.

In this role, you willimprove the educational outcomes of students in the school, develop the quality of teaching and learning and play a vital role in delivering the strategic vision of the school and the department.

As part of the Executive team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a number of whole of school portfolios,as well as driving student improvement through developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

Job detailsPosition status
Position statusFixed Term Temporary
Position type
Position typeFull-time
Occupational group
Occupational groupEducation & Training
Classification
ClassificationStream3/Level 5
Workplace Location
Job ad reference
Job ad referenceQLD/MSR560714/24 T
Closing date09-May-2024
Yearly salary
Yearly salary$ $174417
Fortnightly salary
Fortnightly salary$ $6685.40
Job duration
Job durationUntil 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined
Cavendish Road State High School is a thriving, high performing school of 2050 students.
Four pillars of learning, Tradition, Innovation, Excellence & Community, drive the ethos and aspiration of our school.
Our school strives to be an exemplary school and is staffed and led by exemplary people.
Our school ethos is based on the four pillars of Tradition, Innovation, Excellence and Community.

Our school is known for its academic excellence and high standards and an excellent reputation in our extra-curricular and sporting activities.

About the Role:

The Head of School will have proven strategic experience in capability and capacity building in the context of the school's authentic approach to effective pedagogy.

This requires the Head of School to possess high level communication and interpersonal skills and develop and implement through a collaborative teams leadership a range of strategies to empower Heads of Department and teachers to optimise teaching and learning with precision and impact.

Necessarily the Head of School possesses a high level of data literacy to inform and guide, identify progress in school priorities and student achievement targets, with a view to extending and optimising student outcomes in an already high performing school.

The Head of School will have relational skills to engage others and continue to promote a forward looking and innovative professional culture within the school, quality assure inclusive programs and differentiation as required to target groups.

The Head of School has a clear understanding of the connection between learning and wellbeing and also provides supervision and guidance to the school's wellbeing team.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.

Deputise for the Principal when required.
Uphold school associate leadership as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
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 parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rightsand diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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