About this job
About Us
We are a small rural school with big opportunities for our local young people. Our goal is to provide our students with equal or better programmes and initiatives than those offered in larger schools. Our small school spirit means that every student is known, every student is supported, and every student's individual strengths are recognised.
Curriculum
Our range of curriculum goes beyond what you'd expect. From traditional academic excellence such as biology in our fully equipped laboratories and agricultural science on our student-run ag plot, to practical pathways like hospitality in our commercial venue the Country Cookhouse or film & television with our industry equipment. Our curriculum offerings are always flexible, and tailored to meet the evolving interests of our current cohort.
Wellbeing
Our Student Engagement and Wellbeing Framework takes a proactive approach to facilitating connections between students and their school, community, and educational outcomes. It places emphasis on the school as central to our young people's daily lives—as a place of more than instruction.
Opportunity
From our personal growth programme that focuses on social skills and practical life education, to our annual arts production, contemporary music lessons, district sporting competitions, student council, and our recreational enrichment programme, we help every student to unearth their passion.
Our Team
Our staff team is made up of professional educators who employ evidence-based teaching strategies, backed by our caring and passionate support staff who facilitate connections. Together, we know every single young person in our school, and focus on delivering personalised learning for every student's individual goals.
Facilities
Amongst our lovingly manicured gardens are our well-maintained buildings, modernised and fitted with the technology required to deliver 21st century education, including Wi-Fi and Touchboards. Our specialist learning facilities including function centre and manufacturing workshops are industry-standard.
About the Role
We are seaking an aspirational teacher or current Head of Department to take on the role of Head of Department at Capella State High School for Term 1 of 2025. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the implementation curriculum, teaching and learning for students in junior secondary alongside the senior secondary Head of Department.
A key aspect of this role is the development and implementation of well-alligned student support processes that aim to provide teachers with effective strategies for supporting students with disabilities in their classrooms.
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.
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)
- Attach a 2-page response 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
d 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.