About this job
About Us:
Boonah State High School has been proudly serving the Fassifern community since 1965. In that time it has progressed from an opening enrolment of 225 students to 685 today. In 2023 we continue this proud and noble tradition through a modern lens characterised the equitable access to education for all children and the pursuit of excellence in all that we set out to achieve.
This endeavour is driven through the provision of a world class curriculum supported by state of the art facilities and resources in partnership with key community businesses and stakeholders.
About the Role:
The host school for this cluster is Boonah State High School The other schools in the cluster are Maroon State School, Hillview State School, Numinbah Valley State School, Warrill View State School, Mutdapilly State School. State and commonwealth funding have established a pilot to trial different approaches to using a HOD-C to support a cluster of small schools. This pilot will run until the end of 2026. The pilot supports different implementation approaches including virtual support for schools, travelling to schools at different times or a combination of the two. These will depend on the geographical features of the cluster, the needs of the cluster schools, and the flexibility of the successful applicant.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead the curriculum across schools 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.
- Form partnerships with students, parents, and colleagues across schools and clusters.
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 maximum 2 page response outlining your curriculum knowledge and experience, and your experience in working collaboratively with colleagues.
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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