Head Of Department - Curriculum - Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Head of Department - Curriculum - Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Education (Organisation site )
Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

A unique opportunity is available to become a Head of Department at Ripley Valley State Secondary College. This opportunity will allow the successful applicant to continue to define and shape the culture, curriculum and teaching across the new school with a distinct focus onCreative Industries.
This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum in the Arts (Visual Arts, Media and Digital Technologies) curriculum areas, along with demonstrated flexibility, independence, leadership, andcommunication skills.
The successful applicant will commence duties from Semester 2, 2024 for 12 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Position status

Position status Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Position type Full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Education &
Training

Classification

Classification Stream 2 /HO1

Workplace Location

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/MSR572184/24T

Closing date 01-Jul-2024

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $136979 - $139400

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $5250.40 - $5343.20

Job duration

Job duration A period of 12 months unless otherwise determined

The Department of Education are 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 Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Ripley Valley State Secondary College opened in 2020 and currently caters for over 1000 students in Years 7 to 12. The college is in a rapidly growing area with enrolment capacity to exceed 2000 students when complete. The College has quickly established a reputation for high expectations, innovation, inclusion and connection to community. Leaders joining the College must have exceptional relational skills, be driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive learning culture, demonstrate deep understanding in order to implement evidence-based practice, and be willing and able to commit to the college's development and growth.
The ideal applicant should have a strong working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum in the Arts (Visual Arts, Media and Digital Technologies) and Senior Schooling pathways (QCAA). The preferred applicant will have experience in moderation, assessment and reporting guidelines and practices, particularly as they relate to the implementation of the 7-10 Australian Curriculum and Senior Phase of Learning (Years 11-12). The successful applicant will be required to case manage student behaviour and learning as part of the College's unique Multi-Tiered System of Support. The applicant should have experience in case management of student behaviour and learning to improve student outcomes.

About the Role

As the Head of Department for Creative Industries, you will play a vital role in:

• Leading Creative Industries department in line with school expectations and initiatives
• Participating in delivering the vision of Equity and Excellence
• Developing the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The successful Head of Department will be an agile leader with a record of success in providing quality learning outcomes for all students and leading school improvement. As an instructional leader, you will be focused on developing students who are problem-solvers with decision-making agility and risk-taking skills who can move into the future with confidence and resilience. This full-time, temporary position is for 12 months commencing in Term 3, 2024, unless otherwise determined.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

To apply please attach the following:

• A brief resume (maximum 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
  and
• A maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section in 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).

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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