About this job
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Facilitate professional development and ensure alignment with educational standards and student needs.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
Highly desirable skills and experience;
- Strong communicator
- Set high standards for student and staff performance
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
- For partnerships with staff, students, parents and other government agencies
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Knowledge of kindergarten guidelines
Special considerations;
- The position will be based in Mount Isa and the successful candidate will be required to travel between the three locations spending at least a week at each location using a department vehicle. Subsidised teacher housing will be available in Mount Isa with alternate accommodation provided whilst providing face-to-face support in the two schools.
- Boulia and Dajarra are located in North West Queensland. Living and working in remote north west of Queensland, you will have access to the benefits the Department offers for temporary teachers and staff employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing. Both schools are small and use the P-6 curriculum model to cater for multi-year level classes. At present both schools offer a K-2 class and a 3-6 class. Both schools are Partnership Initiative schools and as such are required to work closely with the local community to improve student learning and well-being.
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 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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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