Head Of Department - Gin Gin State High School

Job Description

Head Of Department - Gin Gin State High School JOB DESCRIPTION Gin Gin State High School is seeking to fill the position of Head of Department (Secondary) (HPE/Arts/Hospitality/Instrumental Music) on a temporary full-time basis, starting as soon as possible until 27 June 2025, unless otherwise determined.The role covers several subject areas as well as sport and music. Applicants should have strong curriculum development skills as subject areas move to version 9. Interpersonal skills are essential, as forming strong community links is a vital part of the role. HPE is the largest subject area to manage; however, experience in managing or teaching the other subject areas will also be considered favorable. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: Stream 2 / HO1 Workplace Location: Sunshine Coast Job ad reference: QLD/NCR620133/25T Closing date: 26-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration: ASAP to 27 Jun 2025 unless otherwise determined The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. About Gin Gin State High School: The school has 450 students and is located 50km from Bundaberg. Gin Gin State High School has a very good reputation amongst other state schools and performs well above the average for similar state schools in academic achievement.It is a very well-resourced school with modern teaching areas and well-equipped facilities. It is a very supportive work environment with staff morale sitting at more than 95% for the past 9 years. About the Role: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The development and delivery of junior curriculum to a high standard which aligns to V9; Oversight of senior subjects within the subject areas; Managing staff to ensure curriculum is delivered to a high standard; Managing budgets across several subject areas; Leading strategic initiatives and modelling best practice strategies to staff. About You: Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Must have proven competence in one or more of the subjects in the faculty; Must have very good interpersonal skills; Must have an ability to lead curriculum development in a range of subject areas; Must have strong behaviour management skills; Experience in ESCM and Profiling would be nice to have; Experience in running whole school events would be nice to have. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr