Head of Department - English - Baringa State Secondary College, EducationDepartment of Education QLD – North Coast QLD
Baringa State Secondary College invites applications from experienced educators for the role of Head of Department (Curriculum- English), commencing 23rd January 2025. This role will be enacted with the college values of respect, integrity and courage integral in your relationships and living our college vision of the college being "a place for everybody" in every interaction with college community members.
About the School: Baringa State Secondary College, located in Baringa (Caloundra South) opened its doors for the first time in 2021, when Year 7 and 8 students commenced at the college. In 2025, we will celebrate our first cohort of foundation students graduating Year 12. Our College is a place that inspires our community. A place for everybody, where everyone is valued and respected. A place where people have positive relationships, where excellence in teaching and learning empowers everyone to be confident, creative and aspirational about their chosen future. A place where everyone has a deep sense of pride in who we are and what we do. At Baringa State Secondary College we provide a warm and supportive environment in which all children can grow with confidence. Our staff are passionate professionals who are committed to helping students achieve their potential, no matter what it takes, where the well-being and positive educational outcomes for every student is at the core of everything that we do.
About the Role: As the Head of Department, you will:
Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives.Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division.Develop the quality of teaching and learning.Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
Key Responsibilities: Leading the planning and enactment of the curriculum across all phases of learning within the college, and the leading of improved pedagogical practices for positive learning environments.7-10 Australian Curriculum developed and implemented with fidelity.Strategic evaluation and support of the moderation cycles across faculties.Analysis of student data and development of strategies for improved student outcomes.Development of staff expertise in Essential skills for Classroom management and whole of college consistent practices supported through profiling protocols.Visible leadership, capability develop of staff through coaching processes.Leadership of implementation of college instructional moves supported through instructional rounds, learning walks, lesson observations.Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume (maximum of 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of which must be your current supervisor).Attach a 2-page response addressing the "How you will be assessed" section (points 1 - 5) 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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