About this job
About the School:
In 1955, the Department of Education, acquired a 26 acre site between Dean and Berserker Streets and made plans to erect a high school. Because of the increasing numbers of students and the limited size of the grounds at Rockhampton State High School and Technical College it was necessary to construct another high school in Rockhampton. In the meantime, the enrolled 135 students had been using various nearby buildings which were rented from two churches and a nearby business. Currently, North Rockhampton State High School has a student population of about 950 students and eighty teaching staff. A large Special Education Unit provides additional support structures within the school. The school has an extensive range of curriculum offerings, one of the largest in the Rockhampton district, with growing flexibility for students in the senior phase. At North Rockhampton High School we believe that the capacity for; respect (of ourselves, others and the environment), excellence (high standards), responsibility (teamwork and leadership), learning (critical, creative and reflective thought) - are uniquely human attributes for young people.
About the Role:
Head of Department for The Arts will:
- Demonstrate initiative and play a leading role in supporting students' learning and the effective delivery of the Arts curriculum so that every young person has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.
- Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
- Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead a team of educators and support the school to drive the strategic agenda focused on developing assessment capable learners.
- 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 view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Please note: Housing subsidies available for the first 12 month for applicants outside of the Rockhampton geographic area.
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 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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