Head Of Department - Technology - Cleveland District State High School, Education

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland District State High School in Brisbane East invites applications for Head of Department - Technology. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, with a strong knowledge of the Technology syllabus Years 7-12 and capacity to lead teachers in innovative programs and assessment practices.

You will contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership team, promote safety, and manage the Technology department to support student achievement and

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership in educational settings.
• Experience leading curriculum and assessment developments.
• Ability to use data to drive student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic educational leadership by establishing and communicating a shared vision that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes, future-focused planning and continuous improvement for all students.
• Foster an inclusive, socially just and high-performing school culture by promoting equity, setting high expectations and supporting ongoing professional learning and development of staff.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community organisations to strengthen engagement and support positive educational outcomes.
• Ensure effective school management through compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and the strategic allocation of human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and have a high degree of working knowledge of the Technology syllabus Years 7-12. They will need to have proven capacity to lead teachers in developing and implementing innovative, high quality teaching and learning programs and assessment practices that supports student achievement and is accountable for the effective management of the Technology department in the school. Evidence of effectively using data analysis to improve student learning outcomes and creating a culture of staff professional learning to build both the individual and collective capacity to maintain a high performing faculty. They will have demonstrated experience in managing practical curriculum workspaces and promoting a culture of safety within the curriculum team. The successful applicant will also need to have capacity to contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership team and lead initiatives across the whole school.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic educational leadership by establishing and communicating a shared vision that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes, future-focused planning and continuous improvement for all students.
• Foster an inclusive, socially just and high-performing school culture by promoting equity, setting high expectations and supporting the ongoing professional learning and development of staff.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community organisations to strengthen engagement and support positive educational outcomes.
• Ensure effective school management through compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and the strategic allocation of human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve departmental goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Head of Department - Technology - Cleveland District State High School, Education Brisbane - East, Australia