EOI - Head of Department - Science - Mackay North State High School

Job Reference QLD/CQR593806/24E
Closing date October 15, 2024
Location Mackay region
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 4963 1666

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education are 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 Mackay North State High School

Mackay North State High School is a high performing school with a proven record of academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship excellence. Students who attend Mackay North have the opportunity to excel across a variety of areas and participate in a number of rewarding extra-curricular activities including international and domestic Marching Band tours, performing arts productions, international ANZAC tours and a range of other sporting, academic and cultural excursions.

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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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 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. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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.