Head of Department - Humanities - Mackay Northern Beaches State High School, EducationAre you looking for an amazing opportunity in tropical Central Queensland?
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School seeks a focussed and dynamic Head of Department (Secondary) to join a committed team on our journey to achieve best possible outcomes and pathways for all of our students.
This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis, from 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Creating positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders to achieve the vision of the school while leading the Humanities faculty, will be key.
If this position sounds like it is reflective of your passion and capabilities, we would love to hear from you!
About the Role Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is the newest secondary school in Mackay, opening in 2013.
The school's 3 values are Care, Respect and Inclusion, with an emphasis being placed on these through the introduction of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) in 2023.This Head of Department position will be suited to an energetic and future-focused individual who has the ability to lead the Faculty to engender excitement and passion in teachers to deliver the Australian Curriculum in the Humanities subjects.
The practices of the preferred candidate need to have a strong student-focused approach and ability to build strong professional relationships with students, teachers, parents and the community.
The successful Head of Department will be an agile leader with a record of success in providing quality learning outcomes for all students and leading school improvement.
As an instructional leader, you will be focused on developing students who are problem-solvers with decision-making agility and risk-taking skills who can move into the future with confidence and resilience.
This opportunity will suit an educator who is passionate about Humanities education and developing quality teaching and learning in a team environment for the ultimate benefit of student development and outcomes!
As the Head of Department Humanities you will have responsibility for the following:
Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.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); andA 2-pg 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.
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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