Description:
Are you driven and focused on developing the quality of teaching and learning? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of students?Clermont State High School are seeking applications for a dedicated Head of Department (Secondary) to join their school community on a temporary full-time basis, from 22 April 2025 until 19 September 2025 unless otherwise determined.
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Clermont State High School
At Clermont State High School we provide a high quality education designed to equip students for the future, enabling them to contribute socially, economically and culturally to a diverse society. Clermont State High School promotes Learning for Life. We prize highly the attributes of respect and studentship. We promote respect for the individual, for others and for learning and the learning environment. We believe in studentship, and hold the expectation that every student will try to participate to the best of his/her ability.
The school offers a curriculum that provides academic and vocational opportunities for all, and every effort is made to provide courses of study which cater for the needs of all students. Our vision of excellence is based on setting high expectations of our students and staff and consistently striving for excellence in performance. We deliver quality teaching through careful lesson planning, the use of effective teaching strategies and the provision of quality professional development.
About The Role
Responsibilities 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.
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.
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.
Occupational group Education & Training
18 Mar 2025;
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