Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Meridan State College
Meridan State College has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Head of Department (Junior Secondary) to join our Leadership Team, commencing in Term 3, 2026.
The successful applicant will lead and manage transitions, primary school partnerships, and the Year 7 and 8 cohort to maximise student attendance, engagement and achievement.
Working collaboratively with the leadership team, the Head of Department will support the delivery of high‑quality teaching and learning programmes that enhance outcomes for Junior Secondary students.
Apply now to join a forward‑thinking leadership team and make a positive impact on the engagement, wellbeing and success of young learners.
* Seek to enact the college vision and values through striving to align strategies, actions and behaviours to the college Design Principles, Values and Strategic Plans
* Work in collaboration with colleagues to promote and implement strategies outlined in the AIP.
* Lead systematic approaches to monitor student achievement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing and ensure appropriate support and intervention strategies are in place.
* 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.
* Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the faculty.
* Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the faculty to achieve goals.
* Support behaviour development/management and condition for positive learning environments across the College
* Lead behaviour development/management and staff capabilities to build and maintain positive learning environments and relationships across the College
* Applicants are requested to provide a CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details of 2 references (one of which must be your current supervisor).
* Applicants are also requested to provide a written statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing key capabilities 1‑5 as per the 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.
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