Head of Department - English - Bellbird Park State Secondary College (0.4 FTE)The State of QueenslandApplications are invited for the position of Head of Department Literacy (0.4 FTE) to join Bellbird Park State Secondary College.The HOD Literacy role will be instrumental in driving a whole-school approach to literacy, including embedding literacy strategies into all curriculum areas, thus supporting teachers to implement differentiated practices that cater to the diverse student body at BPSSC.The HOD Literacy role also includes a 0.6 FTE teaching load.Job detailsPosition status : Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type : Part-timeOccupational group : Education & TrainingClassification : Stream 2 / HO1Yearly salary : $141088 - $143582Fortnightly salary : $5407.90 - $5503.50Job duration : A period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.About Bellbird Park State Secondary CollegeBellbird Park State Secondary College is one of Queensland's newest secondary schools. The school opened in January 2017 for year 7 students only and our inaugural year 12 cohort graduated in 2022.There are currently 1800 students enrolled at BPSSC. Our vision is: At BPSSC we nurture students to be resilient and ambitious participants in their own futures and communities.Our purpose is: At BPSSC we embrace equity and are dedicated to supporting every student to achieve growth and success.About the RoleAs the Head of Department - Literacy you will focus on:Lead the implementation of explicit writing instruction, with a focus on Writer's Toolbox (WT) strategies, in all classrooms across the college.Organise WT PD days for staff including coaching days to contribute to the strategic direction of writing improvement in the curriculum at the college.Oversee the year 7-9 Big Write program and monitor and support staff in the implementation of the program.Maintain the implementation of explicit Reading for Learning in all classrooms across the college.Act as a specialist adviser, offering advice and professional development to teachers and Heads of Department about how to maintain momentum and create growth in students in reading and writing.Liaise with HODs to continue the integration of writing strategies and cognitive verbs in the curriculum.Mentor and support Faculty Literacy Leaders.Deliver coaching sessions in classrooms and faculties to develop teacher capability with literacy initiatives.Lead the implementation of literacy strategies (reading and writing) through staff meetings, faculty meetings and CLC presentations.Coordinate NAPLAN preparation program for literacy strands.Support English staff with the implementation of classroom libraries in year 7-8.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).We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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