Head of Department - Teaching and Learning - Indooroopilly State High SchoolEducation (Organisation site: http://qed.qld.gov.au/)
Head of Department - Teaching and Learning - Indooroopilly State High School
Indooroopilly State High School has an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to join our team as the Head of Department - Learning & Teaching, commencing 23 January until 12/12/2025, unless otherwise determined. Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified and experienced educators with exceptional relational skills to inspire our students. You will join a team of dedicated educators and work with highly capable young people within an engaged school community that fosters strong connections between home and school.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 / HO1
Workplace Location: Indooroopilly State High School
Job ad reference: QLD/MNR601082/24T
Closing date: 13-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
Job duration: Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined
About the School:
Indooroopilly State High School is a co-educational Independent Public School with an excellent tradition and reputation for student success. We seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge future pathways.
About the Role:
The Learning and Teaching Team is comprised of the Senior School Principal, Head of Department - Learning and Teaching, and four Learning and Teaching Pedagogy coaches. A key area of focus is the embedding of a consistent language for our learning and teaching practices. The ideal candidate will have a contemporary leadership style, focused on collegial engagement, collaboration and innovation to foster and drive continuous pedagogy improvement throughout our school.
As the Head of Department - Learning and Teaching you will:
Lead our community of forward thinkers by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and growth aligned to our school vision and values.Have a strong understanding of evidence-based teaching practices and lead the implementation of the school's pedagogical framework.Lead professional development and opportunities for self-reflection to teaching staff.Promote a collegial culture of mutual trust and high expectations whereby staff feel supported to share effective teaching and learning practices.Foster a culture of creativity and critical reflection with open and dynamic conversations within and across the school's leadership team.Responsibilities for the Head of Department - Learning and Teaching include, but are not limited to: 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.Be futures oriented and strategic.Understand the legislation and policies that impact schooling, especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.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).
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