About this job
About Mareeba State High School
"Building a better future together"
Mareeba State High School is a proud part of the community. With great success from students undertaking their studies, our school is also recognised for community support in areas of mental health, along with the focus on sport, gifted & talented, the arts, trade training and outdoor pursuits.
We are proud to be part of the community and will continue to focus on each individual student and their journey to complete Year 12.
About the Role
Responsibilities for the Head of Department Senior Pathways include, but not limited to
- Continue to refine and develop whole school processes for QCE/QCIA tracking and senior pathways
- Create and maintain partnerships with teachers, parents, students and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
- Develop and maintain systems to track VET achievement and liaise with external RTO's to promote and manage VET courses including meeting QCAA systems and processes requirements
- Collaborate with support staff and agencies to improve student engagement in senior school
- Manage and coordinate school based programs for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to meet departmental requirements eg Respectful Relationships
Some of the challenges of this role are ensuring students are engaged in their learning pathway including providing alternate pathways for students who are disengaging, ensuring student meet their QCE/QCIA requirements for completing of year 12.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have experience in leading others. They would be able to work with others in a team. They would be well organised and have good relational qualities to work in a rural town. They would be able to develop strong partnerships with community employers and have a strong senior schooling knowledge.
The positives of the role are that Mareeba has a strong community and good facilities. The role will allow the successful candidate to work in the student services support team to develop positive school processes that will assist in continued development of a positive culture. There is a culture of supporting extra-curricular activities in a community with strong sporting, cultural, First Nation and wider community links.
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.
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