Rockhampton State High School is seeking a passionate and innovative educator to join our dedicated leadership team as Head of Department - Teaching and Learning.
This is your chance to be a pivotal leader in our high-achieving institution, giving you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of education while working alongside a passionate and dedicated team.
Join us as we strive to achieve excellence for our students.
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us ( ).
Who We Are:
At Rockhampton State High School, 'Respect Opportunity Challenge Knowledge Success is more than just our school vision; it's an ethos enthusiastically embraced by students, staff, and parents alike. In everything we do at Rocky High, academic, cultural, or sporting, we aim not just to fulfil but to exceed expectations. This commitment results in a safe, innovative, and engaging learning environment for all our students With more than 100 years of tradition behind us, our students thrive on the knowledge that they will always be supported by the Rocky High family.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
* 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 view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Perfect Fit:
The ideal applicant will lead our explicit teaching and learning improvement agenda. This will include leading the implementation of the whole school reading and writing curriculum based on the Department of Education Reading agenda. The successful applicant will need to have a strong understanding of the use of school wide data to improve outcomes. A demonstrated understanding of Reading and Writing programs would be beneficial.
Submit Your Application:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined 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.