About this job
About the Department
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 the School
We are a high performing school located in Smithfield, 15 kilometres north of Cairns. The Smithfield suburb sits at the gateway to the Northern Beaches, Cairns Highlands, Port Douglas, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Our school operates through the Tropical North Learning Academy, working closely with our main feeder school Trinity Beach State School and James Cook University. Smithfield State High School is committed to providing our students with the very best education.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - English your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Promote socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
- Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies and community groups.
- Be future-oriented and strategic.
- Understand the policies and legislation affecting schooling, especially students and staff.
- Manage department resources to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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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