Head of Department - Technology - Maroochydore State High School

Job Reference QLD/NCR602276/24P
Closing date November 20, 2024
Location Sunshine Coast
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 5409 7333

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 the Role

The Technology Head of Department is responsible for the quality of curriculum, teaching, learning and student outcomes in the Technology faculty. The HOD leads the development of positive relationships within the faculty, oversees student behaviour and develops staff capability. Through the productive management of resources, he/she contributes to effective school operations to ensure high performance and is a leader in maintaining and developing a positive school culture and nurturing wellbeing. The HOD is also responsible for supporting teacher development observation and feedback processes and programs across the school.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the capacity to build positive team culture through relational and strategic leadership. At Maroochydore SHS the Technology Faculty HOD is required to support the development of staff by leading teams through collaboration processes, resulting in innovative and engaging learning experiences for students.

At Maroochydore SHS the Technology HOD is responsible for overseeing the co ordination and management of IT across the campus, which includes the supervision of Information Technology and Resource centre staff.

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.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

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 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). 

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