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:
Indooroopilly State High School is a co-educational Independent Public School with an excellent tradition and reputation for student success.
We are a school for young adults where we expect our students to develop self-discipline and social responsibility within a nurturing environment.
High standards of academic and vocational learning are fostered, and we seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge meaningful future pathways.
We are a Council of International Schools Accredited Member, and we seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge future pathways.
We welcome applications for this exciting leadership position. You will join a team of experienced educators and work with highly capable young people within an engaged school community that fosters strong connections between home and school.
About the Role:
The Head of Department - Design & Technologies will be an agile leader with a record of success in leading school improvement. You will be focused on meeting the needs of each student and developing future problem-solvers, students with decision-making agility and risk-taking skills as they move into the future with confidence and resilience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
- 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 view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- 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.