Head of Department - Languages - Ferny Grove State High SchoolEducation (Organisation site)
Metropolitan North Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Ferny Grove State High School eagerly invites applications from passionate and committed individuals to join our Strategic Leadership team as the Head of Department Languages and International Student Program (ISP). This pivotal role involves reinvigorating our ISP program to provide our students with rich cultural experiences to enhance our connection with the global learning community. Your opportunity is to leverage the existing program including staffing, partnerships and established relationships with key stakeholders, to take the program from good to great. Under your leadership, forward thinking and innovative practices, Ferny Grove SHS will be recognised as the school of choice for international students in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/MNR605191/24T
Closing date: 03-Dec-2024
Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
Job duration: From 23 January 2025 until 04 April 2025
Ferny Grove State High School is a vibrant school with a student population reaching 2000. Our school is large enough to offer significant diversity and something for everyone, whilst ensuring that every student is valued as an individual who is encouraged and supported to 'Always Aim High'. Our school vision is 'Every individual discovering their passion on their pathway of learning'. We strive to achieve this vision by enacting our purpose: 'To create an inclusive and respectful environment that fosters resilient, knowledgeable and globally-connected individuals'.
Distinctive features of the school include: German ImmersionInstrumental and Choral MusicFAST - Ferny Advanced Sporting Teams - Touch FootballLearning Excellence at Ferny Grove (LEAF) ProgramSTEMx ProgramLanguages and cultures programsVocational training programsAgriculture studiesA wide variety of sporting programsAbout the Role You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused 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.Applicants for these positions must possess: A relevant teaching qualification.Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland.Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights.A mandatory requirement of this role is: Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland.How to Apply: Click the Green 'Apply online' button belowAttach a CV (Max 3 pages) including contact details of two professional refereesA 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role descriptionWe 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. 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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