This is a temporary full-time position until 4 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.About the Western Cape CollegeThe Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education. Western Cape College captures our values as four pillars that guide our everyday work, strategic decisions and service delivery - Connection - Wellbeing - Learning - LeadingRelocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant.Subsidised departmental accommodation is available for eligible applicants and remote incentives apply.For more information about Western Cape College, please visit the school website.To explore the lifestyle and opportunities available in Weipa, interested applicants are also encouraged to view the following You Tube clipYour opportunityAs the Head of Department (HPE and The Arts), you will play a vital role in developing the quality of teaching and learning, development of a positive culture within the Weipa Secondary Campus and developing solid strategic practices for managing resources to achieve positive student learning outcomes.The successful candidate willhave a strong knowledge of, and capacity to lead the implementation of both the Australian Curriculum and the QCAA curriculum in The Arts, Health and Physical the implementation of several Vocational Education & Training certificates courses.an ability to build and sustain productive relationships with all stakeholders is vital.You will have responsibility for (but not limited to) the followingLead 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.Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.Be futures oriented and refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.Interested? To ApplyAttach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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