Head of Department - Science - Dalby State High School

Job Reference QLD/DSR598672/24T
Closing date November 5, 2024
Location Darling Downs - Maranoa
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 4669 0900

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 Dalby State High School

Established in 1954, Dalby State High School currently has over 1,100 students, including 90+ boarders. Staff at both of the school's campuses (Nicholson & Bunya) work closely together to deliver a unique learning experience to all students. Dalby State High School is recognised as one of Queensland's most innovative and progressive secondary schools. This reputation comes from a stimulating, well-ordered, safe and supportive environment, with a dynamic curriculum that produces quality student outcomes.

Dalby State High School prides itself on key signature programs including the Apollo Program of Academies for high achievers, Trade Futures Program, Innovate Agriculture Program, Sporting Excellence Program, Instrumental Music and School Musical. A new STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) Academy has launched recently.

Our school vision is ‘Creating the Future; every student, every day'. This vision is enacted through the school values of Positive Relationships, Student Diversity, Multiple Pathways and Teacher Excellence. These values are reflected in all student relationships with the school, their family, the community and the environment. Our ethos and enrolment numbers allow every student to participate, contribute and be involved.

Come and join us at Dalby State High School; a proud Queensland State School.

About the Role

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.
  • Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
  • Be futures oriented and strategic.
  • Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
  • Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

  • Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au or on toll free 1300 720 944.

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/may 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.

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.