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Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Pimpama State Secondary College


Company : Queensland Government


Location : Gold Coast, Queensland


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


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Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Pimpama State Secondary CollegeJoin to apply for the Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Pimpama State Secondary College role at Queensland GovernmentHead of Department - Senior Schooling - Pimpama State Secondary College21 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Pimpama State Secondary College role at Queensland GovernmentGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Pimpama State Secondary College are now accepting applications for a passionate and committed individual to join our college leadership team as Head of Department (Secondary) with a focus on Senior School. This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis, for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.In this role you will be responsible for leading a high performing team that provides academic and vocational opportunities for students that provide meaningful post-schooling pathways. Within our senior curriculum, Pimpama State Secondary College offers abroad range of pathways designed to cater for the diverse needs of every student.About Pimpama State Secondary CollegeAt Pimpama State Secondary College we believe that Together We Succeed and we are committed to providing a world-class education in an environment that prioritises relationships and the wellbeing of our students, staff and community.At Pimpama State Secondary College we value Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Empathy and we actively teach our students our school values and expected behaviours to arm them with the tools to be active and engaged global citizens.About The RoleAs Head of Department, you will play an important role in supporting student wellbeing across the senior years of Year 11 and 12.Key ResponsibilitiesActive participation in the development and implementation of the school improvement priorities and improvement strategies (AIP).Collaborate with Dean, DP and Principal to oversee creation and review of annual Senior School Faculty Action Plan.Engage with college frameworks, systems and processes to develop and embed a high-expectations learning culture.Exemplify building of positive relationships between staff, students and parents.Maintain a positive and visible presence within classrooms and non-classroom settings.Collaborate across the Junior, Middle and Senior sub-school Heads / Deans to sustain and continue improvement through inquiry cycles, using school-wide and sub-school data tracking systems (OneSchool, Daymap, TrackEd, QCAA).QCE tracking and completion with Senior School students utilising school tracking systems.School RTO (Registered Training Organisation) Manager internal and external RTO compliance.QCAA External Assessment Coordinator.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How To ApplyPlease attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 2-pg written statement in response to 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.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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