Head of Department - Centenary Heights State High School

EDUCATION QUEENSLAND; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centenary Heights State High School in Toowoomba, Queensland, invites applications for a role focused on building the capability of classroom teachers and Heads of Department through evidence-based differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.

You will lead intensive English teaching and language acquisition to help students access the Australian Curriculum, coordinate resources including interpreters and teacher aides, and develop strong partnerships with families and local organisations to

Qualifications

• Experience implementing differentiated instruction.
• Inclusive teaching practices.
• Collaborative curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead intensive English teaching and language acquisition to support students.
• Coordinate and manage human and educational resources, including multicultural workers, teacher aides and interpreters.
• Develop strong partnerships with families, community organisations and external agencies to strengthen cultural understanding, student belonging and engagement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and connected school environment.

Job description

About the Department of Education: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 us:Centenary Heights State High School is a well-established co-educational Years 7-12 school located in Toowoomba, with a strong reputation for academic achievement and student success.Guided by its motto, 'Per Ardua Ad Alta' (Through Work to the Top), the school promotes safety, respect and learning.With a diverse curriculum, specialist excellence programs, strong international student support and a focus on student wellbeing, Centenary Heights offers a supportive and engaging environment for both students and staff.Your opportunity:Build the capability of classroom teachers and Heads of Department through evidence-based differentiation, inclusive teaching practices and collaborative curriculum planning.Lead the delivery of intensive English teaching and language acquisition to support students in accessing the Australian Curriculum and achieving their learning potential.Coordinate and manage human and educational resources, including multicultural workers, teacher aides and interpreters, to provide effective student support.Develop strong partnerships with families, community organisations and external agencies to strengthen cultural understanding, student belonging and engagement.Promote a safe, inclusive and connected school environment where all students are supported to succeed.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.