About the Department
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.
About the School
Bribie Island State High School is a co-educational secondary school serving over 1,100 students and 100 staff within a strong community of local families.
Established in 1989, the school delivers quality education with a focus on engaging learning and seamless transitions through close partnerships with Bribie Island State School and Banksia Beach State School. The school's vision is to provide responsive, value-driven education that supports student aspirations and community success.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - English, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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.
Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
Be futures oriented and strategic.
Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per 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.