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 Runcorn State High School
Located in Brisbane's south, Runcorn State High School is a vibrant and culturally diverse school with a focus on building a responsibility for learning through high expectations and personalised learning. Our goal is to lead and empower our school community to develop creative, independent, and resilient learners who pursue aspirational future pathways. The school prides itself on its academic, cultural and sporting excellence programs and as a positive education school, there is a strong focus on student wellbeing.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join the leadership team at Runcorn State High School in the role of Acting Head of Department Science. In this role you will lead the curriculum area of Science in line with departmental initiatives. You will also be responsible for the leadership of STEM initiatives, including our primary STEM program. Teaching areas of Chemistry and Physics are desired but not essential.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the relevant curriculum area/whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.
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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