Indooroopilly State High School invites applications from enthusiastic and highly motivated Leaders for this full-time temporary position of Head of Department - Humanities for Term 2 2025 (22 April 2025 to 27 June 2025), unless otherwise determined.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About Us
Indooroopilly State High School is a co-educational Independent Public School with an excellent tradition and reputation for student success.
We are a school for young adults where we expect our students to develop self-discipline and social responsibility within a nurturing environment.
High standards of academic and vocational learning are fostered, and we seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge meaningful future pathways.
We are proud to celebrate the multicultural and socio-economic diversity of our school community.
We proudly stand for learning, caring for one another and discipline based on reciprocal respect.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department. 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);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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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.
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