Head of Department - Bribie Island State High School, Education Department of Education QLD – North Coast QLD
The Head of Department Secondary position will lead the development and implementation of the Bribie Island SHS FlexiSpace to commence supporting students seeking greater engagement in a flexible model of education delivery from the beginning of the 2025 school year. The position will also lead the implementation of vocational education and training across the school.
About the Department of Education The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
About Bribie Island State High School Bribie Island State High School is a co-educational secondary school located on an Island with a population of approximately 18,500, situated 100 kilometres north of Queensland's capital city. The school opened its doors to its first student intake on January 23, 1989, with 300 students. We now have a school population of over 1,100 students and 100 employees. Bribie Island State High School enjoys a strong reputation for quality education and seeks to provide a rewarding and engaging education for all students.
About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for an aspirant or experienced school leader to make a difference to students within the Bribie Island community. The Head of Department Secondary position will lead the development and implementation of the Bribie Island SHS FlexiSpace to commence supporting students seeking greater engagement in a flexible model of education delivery from the beginning of the 2025 school year. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing programs that support greater engagement across the student body from year 7-12. The successful candidate will lead a team of staff supporting program delivery, student transitions in and out of programs, and building partnerships with the community to ensure successful outcomes for students. They will also take a strategic leadership role in the implementation of Vocational Education and Training across the school, diversifying learning opportunities and increasing competency-based learning pathways.
The successful candidate will benefit from previous experience working in, or leading programs that engage students in various contexts, demonstrated knowledge of vocational education and training policy and procedures, strong analytical skills, and demonstrated experience in building partnerships within and beyond the school to support student outcomes.
The position will commence on Monday, 25 November 2024, or earlier pending a negotiated release from duties.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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).
The Department of Education is a family-inclusive workplace.
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