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Head Of Department - Science - Bentley Park College

Education
Cairns Full-day Full-time

Description:

Bentley Park College are seeking a highly motivated leader for the permanent position of Head of Department (Secondary) - Science.

Join the leadership team and drive the delivery of an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.

Job details

Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Cairns region Job ad reference QLD/FNR633602/25P Closing date 27-May-2025 Yearly salary $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration Contact person Stuart Edwards Contact details 07 4040 8158
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About the Department

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 the School

Bentley Park College is a State Prep to Year 12 School located in the southern suburbs of Cairns in Gimuy Wallubarra Yidinji country.

About the Role

As the Head of Department (Secondary) - Science, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the curriculum focus and school department in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.
  • Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
  • Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.
  • Be future-oriented and strategic.
  • Understand legislation and policies impacting on the school department, students and staff.

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) 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.

28 Apr 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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