About this job
About the Department of Education:
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 Tannum Sands State High School:
Our school opened its doors in 1998, with 287 Year 8 and Year 9 students. Growing to a full secondary school over ensuing years, our first senior students graduated in 2001. In 2015, we welcomed our first Year 7 cohort.
We strive to provide, in partnership with the whole community, a quality learning environment where students can maximise their potential to create positive futures.
About the Role:
Tannum Sands State High School has strong partnerships with external learning providers, industry and the community to deliver university, apprenticeships and training opportunities to our students throughout their senior phase of learning. This role will be responsible for the leadership and management of our senior students, curriculum offerings and VET courses and partnerships. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with existing members of the Senior Secondary team to ensure students have access to individualised pathways, leading to QCE and ATAR / VET attainment.
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.
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/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).
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