About this job
This is a temporary, full-time position available from 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.
About the Department
The Department of Education are 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
Kelvin Grove State College is located in a unique educational precinct, next to Queensland University of Technology, just three kilometres from Brisbane's central business district. Each Head of Department at our college leads a large, complex area within a P-12 institution of 3,700 students.
Following a review of our middle leadership structure, the current Head of Department role for Health, Physical Education, and Sports Excellence will be split into two positions in 2025. Under the new structure, the Head of Department (Health and Physical Education) will collaborate closely with the Head of Department (Sports Excellence), both supported by an Associate Head of Department (HPE and Sports Excellence).
About the Role
As Head of Department (Health and Physical Education), you will lead a large team to design and deliver innovative curricular and co-curricular programs. You will oversee intra- and inter-school sport programs and contribute to the college's strategic agenda as part of the Leadership Team. This role reports to the Deputy Principal overseeing the Sports and Global Pathways portfolio. As the Head of Department (Health and Physical Education) you will:
- Lead the development, implementation and review of the HPE curriculum across Years 6 to 12 and school sport activities in line with college and departmental initiatives
- Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders
The ideal candidate will set high standards for student and staff performance, be futures oriented and strategic, and demonstrate a holistic, proactive and collaborative approach to leading a large and complex department area in alignment with the college's strategic priorities. A strong working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA Quality Assurance and Certification processes would be advantageous.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) 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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