Head of Department - Senior Schooling/Technology - Bundamba State Secondary CollegeEducation (Organisation site )
Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Department - Senior School (VET) & Applied Technology to join the school's leadership team. The role is offered on a temporary full-time basis from 23 January 2025 until 27 June 2025, unless otherwise determined.
This role requires strong instructional leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a collaborative approach to leading and supporting staff and students. The successful applicant will play a vital role in delivering the strategic vision of the school and improving the educational outcomes of students by leading the Applied Technology & VET faculties.
The Department of Education is 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.
About Bundamba State Secondary College At Bundamba State Secondary College our staff believe that all students can learn, improve and achieve. Everything that we do as a college is underpinned by our school values of Pride, Respect, Responsibility and Empowerment.
About the Role The successful applicant will lead the Applied Technology Department (Industrial Technology & Food Studies) faculty and our emerging Vocational Education and Training (VET) program to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning to enhance student learning outcomes.
The applicant should have a thorough knowledge of Applied Technology and VET programs and would continue to drive the emerging VET pathways and programs at Bundamba State Secondary College and have the responsibility as the RTO manager.
As the Head of Department, your responsibilities include:
Leading the implementation and delivery of the Australian Curriculum - Design Technology and Senior Curriculum (General, Applied & VET offerings).Instructional Leadership - Implementation of AIP including whole school strategies and department initiatives including the implementation of the college's pedagogical approach and building teacher capability.Developing and maintaining strong industry partnerships, and working closely with college staff and industry experts to foster opportunities for students within and beyond the college.Managing the human, financial and curriculum resources of the Applied Technology Department.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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