About this job
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 Craigslea State High School
At Craigslea State High School, we firmly believe that the success of a school community lies in the collaborative efforts of students, parents and school staff working together towards the common goal of achieving success for every student.
Our school motto, "Striving for Excellence", resonates deeply within our community and our vision is to empower all students to become active citizens in a global society. We take immense pride in our tradition of academic excellence, fostering inclusivity and setting high expectations for all our students.
Craigslea SHS boasts dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable teaching staff who are renowned for providing the highest academic standards. Our approach to learning is rooted in the belief that personal curiosity is the cornerstone of lifelong learning across all disciplines and inquiries.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Humanities/Business, you will:
- Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives;
- Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division;
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning;
- Lead staff through cycles of systematic curriculum delivery;
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
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.
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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