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Head of Department - Industrial Design & Technology - Helensvale State High School

Queensland Government
Gold Coast Full-day Full-time

Description:

Helensvale State High School located in the Gold Coast, QLD has a very exciting opportunity for a Head of Department (Secondary) with a focus on Design. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis.

We have a clear and compelling purpose for why we exist as expressed by 'One Student, One Community, Many Futures'. Our school strives to provide a personalised learning experience to create independent, future ready, successful lifelong learners.

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 Helensvale State High School

Our learning purpose is ' One Student. One Community. Many Futures .' We believe in putting the interests of students first in all we do as we create our school for one , providing a personal learning experience for your child - our student . As One Community , together we take the responsibility of delivering on our promise of the provision of a high-quality education where each and every student realises their potential. Learning is a partnership and we value and foster our role as a hub of learning and wellbeing in our community.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a result driven, team focused Head of Department of Design to lead the Industrial Design Technology and Home Economics/Hospitality teams at Helensvale State High School.

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.


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.

Occupational group Education & Training
23 Mar 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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