Head of Department - Humanities - Goondiwindi State High SchoolEducation (Organisation site)Darling Downs South West Region, Early Childhood and State Schools DivisionAn exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and dynamic educator to join the leadership team as a Head of Department Teaching and Learning (Humanities) at Goondiwindi State High School.The HOD role will lead and manage the activities of students and teachers, in line with the school's Vision and Values. Working as a member of the school's Leadership and Management Team, you will improve the educational outcomes of students in the school by facilitating quality teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships.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.About the Role As the HOD you will be responsible for student management of a Year Level, including enrolment, behaviour management, and student welfare support, and lead the delivery of all humanities subjects from Year 7 - 12.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 focused 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.Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.Be futures-oriented and strategic.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 2-page written statement in response to 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. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr