Head Of School

This temporary, full-time position is available until 21 June 2024, with the possibility of extension.
About the Department

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 the School

Pacific Pines State High School is a high performing secondary school with 2300 students and predicted to grow to 2500 students in the next few years.

At Pacific Pines SHS we pride ourselves on providing an enriching learning environment that prepares students for future challenges and opportunities.

In conjunction with our families, we nurture our students with a sense of purpose and a clear set of behavioural standards and lifelong values.

Pacific Pines SHS is seeking a dynamic educational leader to join our team as Head of School.
About the Role
As the Head of School, key responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that values diversity and promotes student wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the principal and business manager to deliver effective day to day management of a large secondary school.
• Lead dynamic Deputy Principal and Head of Department teams, with year level and whole school responsibilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to empower leaders to deliver on the strategic plan.
• Create a genuinely shared vision.
• Manage the complexity of 3 phases and their faculties, within a large secondary setting.

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 1page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.
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