Head of Department - Industrial Design & Technology - Kedron State High School

Job Reference QLD/MNR603273/24T
Closing date November 24, 2024
Location Brisbane - North
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 3630 3333

About this job

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is 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

At Kedron State High School, we believe in optimising wellbeing and learning, whilst driving the constant pursuit of academic excellence. We do this by providing a safe, supportive, inclusive and enriching learning environment, where all students are constantly surrounded by possibility and opportunity.
Our school culture is driven by our motto “To Strive is to Shine" which compels all students and staff to do their best in all school endeavours. We inspire and encourage students to Strive to meet challenges and follow their passions with the same levels of determination, resilience and effort each and every day. With this learning, students are also taught to Shine with dignity and humility through their actions and demonstrate the honourable qualities of being honest, trustworthy, fair, compassionate and decent human beings.

About the Role

The successful applicant will lead the Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) Faculties to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs to enhance student learning outcomes.

The applicant should have a thorough knowledge of both ITD and VET programs and would continue to drive the well-established and exciting VET pathways and programs at Kedron and have the responsibility as the RTO manager.

Applicants will have the capacity for strong faculty leadership with a focus on high impact professional learning that inspires and builds the capacity of teachers with a diverse range of skills and experiences.

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • Lead the school department 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, other government agencies, and community groups.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 

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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