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 Woodford P-10 State School
Every student succeeding is our shared responsibility at Woodford P-10 State School. Our school and wider community is committed to working collaboratively and professionally so that all students can achieve their personal best, academically, socially, emotionally and physically whilst attending Woodford P-10 State School, through our shared vision and belief of 'Today's Effort, Tomorrow's Success'.
Our commitment to Students, Parents and Community is that we will endeavour to embed the qualities of being a Life Long Learner, a Global Citizen and a Successful Person so students may lead meaningful and productive lives.
About the Role
As the Head of Department, you will:
- lead curriculum focus in line with school 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.
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 written statement in response to 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.