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.
About Us:
Dakabin State High School was established in 1978 and has a proud history of student excellence and success.
The school has developed and maintained strong community support, with academic and vocational foundations throughout its proud history.
At Dakabin State High School our vision is to be a high performing school that develops a culture of learning that will enable our students to be resilient, healthy and successful citizens in the 21st century.
We believe that learning is a lifelong process of transforming information and experiences into knowledge, skills, behaviours and positive attitudes.
With an enrolment of approximately 1000 students, our school offers diverse resources and facilities including a working farm. There are signature programs such as our Basketball Program in partnership with the Brisbane Bullets and our Certificate III in Agriculture on offer.
Dakabin State High School has ample space for high quality educational opportunities across academic, sporting and cultural areas as the campus is nestled in 60 acres of native bushland.
Dakabin State High School focuses on providing rich and engaging learning experiences and a supportive environment for students to learn, grow and achieve, whilst maintaining high academic standards
About the Role:
- Lead the Health and Physical Education (HPE) department, including curriculum leadership, staff support, faculty planning and the implementation of whole-school priorities.
- Support high-quality teaching and learning practices within the HPE faculty through collaboration, coaching and curriculum development.
- Work collaboratively with students, families, staff and external stakeholders to support positive student outcomes, engagement and wellbeing.
- Contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and foster a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
How to Apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- Attach a 2-pg written statement in response to 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.