Head of Department - Teaching and Learning - Redcliffe State High School

Redcliffe SHS are seeking a highly capable and relational Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, to work collaboratively in leading key whole-school improvement priorities. The successful applicant will demonstrate expertise and experience in digital pedagogies and emerging technologies, including QLearn and AI, alongside a strong understanding of whole-school approaches to literacy and evidence-informed pedagogy.

This role will suit an educational leader who can build strong relationships, develop staff capability and support the implementation of consistent, high-impact practice across the school.

Redcliffe High is located centrally on the Redcliffe Peninsula, on the fringe of the Redcliffe Central Business District. The dual campus is situated on Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe and most of the school's clientele come from the suburbs of Redcliffe, Scarborough, Kippa-Ring and Margate.

The Eastern Campus has classrooms, specialist subject area facilities, the Junior Secondary Precinct, Library and Student Administration Block.

The Western Campus has the  hall and Administration centre, 'State of the Art' performing and creative arts facilities and the wonderful 'Birds Nest' black box theatre. It also houses 'Studio Red' with it's Artists-in-Residence, studios and gallery. In addition the Western Campus is also home to the Trade Training Centre Science Labs, the Japanese Language Lab and the Gym, oval and other sporting facilities. The two campuses are connected by an overpass.

Curriculum offerings include a wide range of learning experiences which address the needs of all abilities and a heavy emphasis is placed on academic, sporting and scholastic rigour.

Your opportunity:

As the Head of Department, you will:

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

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. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.