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 Coolum State High School
Coolum High's dynamic growth is making it the school of choice in the Coolum-Peregian area. Coolum High has established high academic outcomes, strong cultural programs including the celebrated Wind Symphony. Coolum High currently has 6 academy programs and 2 development programs which inspire students to excellence.
Each of these programs has experienced outstanding success, leading students to regional, state and national honours:
Academies: Basketball, Cheerleading, Instrumental Music, Surfing, Touch Football and Young Entrepreneurs.
Development Academies: Chess and Netball.
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.
- 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.
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 1-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.