Head of Department - Physical Education - Mango Hill State Secondary College

Head of Department - Physical Education - Mango Hill State Secondary College Education (Organisation site) Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate and experienced individual to join the Leadership Team at Mango Hill State Secondary College as a temporary full-time Head of Department (Health and Physical Education). This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong flexibility, as well as collaborative, leadership, change management and communication skills. A drive to establish and maintain strong relationships within and beyond the College community is essential.

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location: Mango Hill State Secondary College Job ad reference: QLD/MNR619915/25T Closing date: 25-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582 Job duration: From 22 April 2025 until 19 September 2025 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.

About Mango Hill State Secondary College

We are one of Queensland's newest secondary schools, having opened our gates with cohorts in Years 7 and 8 in January 2020. Since that time, our college has grown by one year level each year, with our first full cohort of students from Year 7 to Year 12 in 2024. Along with our new building programs, we are building a committed, professional and dynamic teaching staff that will challenge and engage our young people, to allow them to explore the world around them in a safe and supportive learning environment.

About the Role

Applicants will have demonstrated experience in leading curriculum and teaching and learning in HPE curriculum. As an instructional leader, the Head of Department - HPE, will play a key role in the development, implementation, and quality assurance of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA Senior Curriculum whilst embedding the College's pedagogical framework and practices. They will work with the Leadership Team to lead a culture of continuous improvement in a collaborative and collegial learning community. As the Head of Department - HPE, you will have responsibility for the following:

• Lead the College 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.
• 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.

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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. 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). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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