Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Redcliffe State High School

Job Reference QLD/MNR597203/24T
Closing date October 28, 2024
Location Brisbane - North
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 3897 1111

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 Redcliffe State High School

Redcliffe State High School has a proud history of serving the Redcliffe Peninsula and supporting the growth of our young people. The school was opened in 1958 and has seen many changes across the years. Our facilities continue to grow to support the needs of our students and to cater for our growth. We work closely with a range of community organisations to ensure that we provide tailored support for the diverse range of students within our school.

Our school staff are passionate about providing outstanding opportunities to engage students and strengthen their academic development at all levels. We have a shared commitment to excellence and a clear, sustained focus on ensuring that every student is successful in their learning pathway.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Strategic enrolment and transition (yr6 into yr7) leadership
  • Support and strengthen primary partnerships
  • Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to provide innovative Curriculum and Pedagogical leadership specific to the Junior Secondary years
  • Lead Junior Secondary Academic, Wellbeing and Engagement data tracking, Case Management, Support and Intervention.

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

How to Apply

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg 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). 

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