About Western Cape College:
The 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
Leading
For more information about working at Western Cape College, check out our website https://westerncapecollege.eq.edu.au/our-school/employment. Additionally, to experience everything Weipa has to offer, we encourage interested applicants to view the following You Tube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4GtO8eOjc
About the Role:
As the Head of Department - English/Humanities, 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 should have a strong knowledge of, and capacity to lead the implementation of both the Australian Curriculum and the QCAA curriculum in English and Humanities. The successful candidate will also lead the implementation of literacy improvement and Reading through the Australian Curriculum at the school. An ability to build and sustain productive relationships with all stakeholders is vital.
Relocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Subsidised departmental accommodation is available for eligible applicants and remote incentives apply.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Lead and promote a shared educational vision within the school department that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
Foster an inclusive and equitable environment by embedding socially just practices and setting high expectations for both student achievement and staff performance.
Build strong partnerships with students, parents, community groups and government agencies to support learning and wellbeing.
Lead strategically and professionally by remaining future-focused and engaging in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
Manage departmental responsibilities effectively by understanding relevant legislation and policies and coordinating human, financial, facility and curriculum resources to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
Please submit 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.