Head of Department - English - Bentley Park College Education (Organisation site ) Far North Queensland Office, Early Childhood and State Schools Division An opportunity exists for a Head of Department - Secondary (English) to join the Bentley Park College team.This is a permanent position commencing in term 3 2024.At Bentley Park College, ourguiding motto, "Aspire Learn Achieve," is at the heart of everything we do, and we proudly celebrate cultural diversity while upholding the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience—making it an inspiring place for youto join and thrive.The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About Bentley Park CollegeBentley Park College is a state school in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, offering a complete Prep to Year 12 education for all children in the family.The motto and vision, 'Aspire Learn Achieve', is at the centre of all we do at Bentley Park College. Cultural diversity, including the values of respect, responsibility and resilience, are celebrated.Our 'Pillars of Excellence' - Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport - frame learning opportunities across Prep to Year 12. Strengths in these areas can be witnessed in students every day at Bentley Park College and is exhibited in the career success of graduates.Students of all year levels enjoy the P-12 advantage as they grow from children into adults within this inclusive and enriching learning environment.About the RoleAs the Head of Department English you will have responsibility for the following:Lead the English Department 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.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How to ApplyUsing the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached Role Description as a guide, applicants are to demonstrate their capacity in this role in no more than 2 A4 pages; andInclude with the application a CV and contact details of two referees, (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history.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 .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.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. Keyword Please use * for wildcard searches. Search exact phrase Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords. Location Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options Occupational group Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs Minimum Maximum Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr
