Description:
An exciting opportunity exists to join the leadership team at Northern Peninsula Area State College (NPASC) Secondary Campus, as the Head of Department (Secondary) Teaching & Learning. Curriculum expertise in English, HASS and or the Arts would be beneficial. This is a temporary position commencing Term 2 until 05 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
The College is seeking a highly effective instructional leader who is capable of enacting and monitoring the Explicit Improvement Agenda. This is an opportunity for an aspiring leader to continue their leadership journey as a Head of Department at the College and build a rewarding career educating students in this unique environment.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR627810/25T Closing date 06-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration Until 05 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Andrea Killen Contact details (07) 4090 4333Access the National Relay Service
About the Area and the College
Considered the gateway to the Torres Strait, the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) region is a narrow peninsula bordered by the Coral Sea in the east, the Arafura Sea and Gulf of Carpentaria to the west and the Torres Strait to the north. The NPA region is made up of five First Nations communities; Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisia; each with its own history, languages and traditions strongly influenced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
The Northern Peninsula Area State College (NPASC) is a K-12 College with 3 campuses. Amy Mary Eseli Injinoo Campus and Bamaga Junior Campus are primary campuses which have Kindergarten to Year Six, while the Years Seven to Twelve secondary needs are met by the Bamaga Secondary Campus.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, you will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- 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.
Benefit
As a Department of Education employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation and choice of fund
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Salary packaging
- Specified site allowance and locality allowance
- Subsided housing
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.