Head of Department - Technology - Meridan State College

Lead innovation and excellence in technology education as the Head of Department -Technology at Meridan State College. This is known locally as head of Department - Design Technologies. This leadership role offers the opportunity to drive year 7 - 12 Design Technologies curriculum excellence, support high-performing teaching teams, and shape engaging learning experiences that prepare students for future success. If you are an experienced educational leader with a passion for Design and student achievement, apply now to make a lasting impact.

About Us:

Meridan State College has an established reputation as a high performing school with an emphasis on quality teaching and high standards of behaviour in a safe, supportive environment.
Meridan is a Prep-Year 12 College and boasts a distinctive sub school structure which fosters the education of this broad age range of students in modern campuses, which have been purpose designed to cater for each cohort at their specific age of development. Each phase offers a diverse and rich curriculum supported by quality teaching that gives our students a seamless progression through their 13 years of schooling. A dense rainforest divides the site providing a separation of the sub schools. A boardwalk which transverses the rainforest links the sub schools and provides unique learning experiences for our students in a beautiful, natural environment.

About the Role:

As the Head of Department - Technology, you will:

• Lead the implementation and delivery of the 7-10 Australian Curriculum for Design Technologies
• Lead the implementation and delivery of the 10-12 Design Technologies courses (General, Applied and VET offerings)
• Lead the implementation and delivery of the Certificate III Early Childhood Program
• Lead the explicit improvement agenda of the Design Technologies Faculty aligning with the MSC improvement agenda
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders to maximise educational outcomes for students

Specific duties include:

• Curriculum leadership and management for Design Technologies - Food Specialisations and Industrial Design and Technology (Australian Curriculum, Vocational Education and QCAA General and Applied)
• Developing and growing a contemporary vision for curriculum areas aligned to industry needs and deliver this trough a change management process.
• Leading implementation of the MSC Teaching and Learning cycle
• Leading moderation processes as per MSC Teaching and Learning cycle
• Leading implementation of MSC improvement agenda in Faculty context via facilitating change management
• Working collaboratively with staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations.
• Instructional leadership and coaching within and across the faculty
• Line management of staff and management of SPG process and staff performance.
• Managing the human, financial and curriculum resources of the Design Technologies faculty.
• Managing specialist facilities and workplace health and safety requirements
• Building and maintaining partnerships with local industry, training organisations and the wider community to enhance student opportunities
• As a member of the school's leadership team, the Head of Department contributes to whole-school improvement initiatives and advocates for the Design Technologies learning area

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

About You

Skills and knowledge in the areas below are preferred:

• Team Leadership (diverse range of staff/roles)
• Design Technologies Curriculum (AC, QCAA and VET)
• Contemporary understanding of industry requirements and direction
• Mental health / social / emotional support strategies
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation skills and staff team building skills
• Develop and maintain community networks and partnerships
• Current and emerging technology and education trends and opportunities
• Data Literacy to develop and implement systems to track, monitor and lead intervention for student learning progress and wellbeing

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a 3-page maximum resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description. 
• Applications must be in a minimum font size 10 with single line spacing. Cover letters are not required. Resumes must be no more than 3 pages.

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.