Head Of Department - Senior Schooling - Ferny Grove State High School

Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Ferny Grove State High School

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Metropolitan North Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

Ferny Grove State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated staff member to join our Strategic Leadership team in the role of Head of Department Senior Secondary on a full-time temporary basis, from 08 July 2024 until 13 December 2024, unless otherwisedetermined.
This role will be responsible for the leadership and management of our senior students, curriculum offerings including the implementation and development of VET courses responsive to the needs of individual cohorts and ensuring we reach our goal for100% QCE attainment.
The successful applicant will be required to work closely with existing members of the Senior Secondary team to ensure this success.

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 Ferny Grove State High School

Ferny Grove State High School is an Independent Public School with a student population reaching 2000. Our school is large enough to offer significant diversity and something for everyone, whilst ensuring that every student is valued as an individual who is encouraged and supported to 'Always Aim High'. Our school vision is Every individual discovering their passion on their pathway of learning. We will achieve this vision by enacting our purpose:
To create an inclusive and respectful environment that fosters resilient, knowledgeable and globally-connected individuals.

Distinctive features of the school include our four Signature Programs:
German Immersion;
Instrumental and ChoralMusic;
FAST - Ferny Advanced Sporting Teams - Touch Football;
the Learning Excellenceat Ferny Grove (LEAF) Program and our STEMx Program along with languages and cultures programs, vocational training programs, agriculture studies, and a wide variety of sporting programs. These signature programs enhance an outstanding educational provision to meet the needs of a diverse student group. We welcome your interest in our school.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• 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.

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

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details of two professional referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
  and
• A 2 page response to the "
  How you will be assessed"
  section of the attachedrole description
• A NOTE FOR PERMANENT STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS:
  You must have the approval of your substantive Principal prior to submitting your application for this position.

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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