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 Role
Key responsibilities include managing the International Study Abroad and Study Tour Programs, Italian faculty and Distance Education, managing budgets and resources, and evaluating the impact of cultural initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of global cultural dynamics, and a passion for promoting inclusivity and global citizenship. This position is pivotal in shaping the organization's global presence and enhancing its commitment to cultural dialogue and exchange.
The opportunity is for a passionate, well-organised and student focused educational leader to take a Head of Department Global Engagement & Culture position.
The successful applicant will have the capability to lead and manage the International Study Abroad Program and the Study Tour Program these involve dealing with EQI, Overseas Agents, Parents and students. This position is one that requires a wholly dedicated individual that is prepared to be on call 24/7 as our clients live all around the world and may need to contact you at any time.
The school has Sister School arrangements with Cividale in Italy and every year we offer an Italian Cultural Tour that our Year 10 & 11 students are able to enjoy at the end of the year. These tours are also part of the responsibility of the HOD.
The HOD is also responsible for Distance Education students in Year 7 - 12.
As the HOD of Global Engagement & Culture, you will have the responsibilities for, but not limited to:
- Lead and manage QCAA Senior Subjects - ITALIAN
- Lead and manage Sister School Exchange Programs
- Lead and manage the International Study Abroad Program
- Lead and manage the Study Tour Program
- Lead and manage Distance education for the whole school.
- Lead & manage pedagogy within faculty classes.
- Instructional Leadership - Implementation of AIP including whole school strategies and department initiatives.
- Line management of faculty staff and the Homestay Coordinator.
- Modelling and supporting staff with ESCMs and follow up on subject specific behaviour management
- Wellbeing of staff.
How to Apply
Please submit as a PDF.
- Please attach a brief resume (3 page) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- Submit a 2-page response to Key Capabilities 1, 2, 3 and 4 outlining your capability to meet these key capabilities in the context of this Head of Department position (Global Engagement and Culture).
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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