A new opportunity exists for a motivated and dynamic educator to join the leadership team as Head of Department with a current focus on The Arts at Mossman State High School for the 2021 school year. As Head of Department – The Arts you will lead curriculum in line with school and departmental initiatives, participate in delivering the vision of State Schools division, develop quality teaching and learning, and nurture positive relationships with students, teachers and stakeholders. You will play a key role in teaching and learning ensuring successful outcomes for students and developing the faculty team.

• Job Type: Temporary
• Position Type: Full-time
• Location: Cairns region,Far North Qld
• Yearly Salary: $114886 – $120682
• Contact Name: Ellie Green
• Contact Number:
• Closing Date: 18-FEB-21

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About Mossman State High School

We are a vibrant and exciting school, where our students strive to continually develop their knowledge and skills, allowing them to contribute in a positive way to our community and society as a whole. As a school of the future, pursuit of excellence is the primary goal of our dedicated and professional teaching team.

We are very proud of our extensive academic curriculum that provides students with many opportunities to achieve success and to excel. We also provide a wide range of vocational education and training opportunities that allow students to gain qualifications to enter the workforce. In addition our school has an outstanding range of extra curricula activities that keep students motivated and challenged. We have a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and caring for our students. Our school community and the wider community has a strong sense of pride in our school and our students. We have high expectations our students and reinforce traditional values based on respect for self and other.

Your Opportunity

We have a new opportunity for a Head of Department – The Arts based at Mossman State High School. This newly developed role at Mossman State High School will specifically focus on the following key areas of responsibility:

• Leadership of the Curriculum areas – The Arts, Instrumental Music and Languages
• Implementation of Mossman State High School Approach to Teaching and Learning

Applicants who are from State Schools must have the permission of their supervising principal before applying, as release from the school will require their Principal’s authorisation.

What’s in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• Limited subsidised departmental accommodation may be available
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

Your Role

As the Head of Department, you will also have responsibility for the following:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed 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.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information please CLICK HERE.
• Teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information please CLICK HERE.

To apply please attach the following:

• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the ‘How you will be assessed‘ section in the attached role description.

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.