About this job
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
Who We Are:
Warwick State High School is a wonderful school. We cater for an increasingly diverse and inclusive learning community of over 800 students and approximately 66 teaching staff.
Founded in 1912, the school is one of the oldest state secondary educational institutions in Queensland.
Our gracious heritage buildings reflect a proud tradition of educational excellence, while modern classrooms and facilities provide the environment and resources to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.
The school offers a challenging and balanced curriculum which encourages students to explore options and achieve their personal best.
Your Opportunity:
As the Head of Department - English/Humanities/Language your responsibilities will concentrate on the following:
- Educational Achievement - curriculum oversight of Years 7 to 12, maintaining A-C and improving A-B Level of Achievement.
- Culture and Inclusion - ensuring that inclusive practices occur in all classrooms, including differentiation and support of SWD's.
- Strategic and Data - Informed Leadership - Level of Achievement, OneSchool behaviour profiles
- Leadership of Relational Pedagogy and Positive School Culture
- Leadership of 25 staff through our AIP and our key priorities.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
How you will be assessed
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities
1) Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
2) Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
To Apply:
- Attach s current CV (maximum 3 pages), contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a 2-page written response to “How you will be assessed” for capabilities 1 - 2.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.