About this job
About the Department of Education
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 Cairns School of Distance Education
Cairns School of Distance Education (CSDE) is a Queensland state school offering educational services to home-based and school-based learners from Prep to Year 12.
The school's culture is characterised by the provision of individualised curriculum and high levels of educational support, achieved through close professional working relationships with students and home tutors.
More information about Cairns School of Distance Education can be found on the website http://www.cairnssde.eq.edu.au
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) of HPE & Technology you will be responsible for working with the Executive and Senior Leadership.
Teams to contribute to the school's culture. Working as part of the school's leadership team you will be instrumental in developing growth mindsets, pedagogical practices and curriculum knowledge of teachers within your faculty. Your success will come from your ability to develop and nurture positive working relationships with and between students, parents and staff in a large and diverse school community.
The successful applicant will have responsibility for:
- Working collaboratively with all members of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to enact the School Philosophy and Strategic Plan.
- Actively participating in learning, research and ongoing professional development that enable you to improve both as a leader and a classroom teacher.
- Setting and maintaining high standards for student performance by leading your faculty to uphold the spirit of CSDE with a specific focus on improving learning outcomes and fostering a growth mindset.
- Leading calibration and moderation practices that build strong alignment between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
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 2-pg 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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