Atherton State High School invites applications for the role of Head of Department (Secondary) with a focus on Middle Schooling.
This is a temporary full-time position for the 2025 school year, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department Of Education
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. 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 Atherton State High School
Welcome to the Atherton High Family, for more than fifty years Atherton State High School has provided opportunities for students to pursue their dreams. Every child's future is unique and the choice of learning pathway in Junior Secondary sets a student on the road to realise these dreams.
Atherton State High School's purpose is to provide an educational service to our community that develops the physical, emotional, social and intellectual capability of the child so that they achieve their learning goals. A broad choice of academic, vocational and cultural programs allows every student a chance to pursue individual goals and experience success.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the school 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. 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); and A 2-pg written statement in response to 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
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