FTX-842 Head of Department - Humanities - Bentley Park College

FTX-842 Head of Department - Humanities - Bentley Park College

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Welcome to Bentley Park College:
Bentley Park College is a state school in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, offering a complete Prep to Year 12 education for all children in the family.
The motto and vision, 'Aspire Learn Achieve', is at the centre of all we do at Bentley Park College. Cultural diversity, including the values of respect, responsibility and resilience, are celebrated.
Our 'Pillars of Excellence' - Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport - frame learning opportunities across Prep to Year 12.



Strengths in these areas can be witnessed in students every day at Bentley Park College and is exhibited in the career success of graduates.
Students of all year levels enjoy the P-12 advantage as they grow from children into adults within this inclusive and enriching learning environment.

Your opportunity:
As the Head of Department Humanities you will have responsibility for the following:

- Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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 curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

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

How to apply:
Applications must be submitted through Smartjobs and include the following:

- Using the 'ideal applicant' information as a guide, applicants are to demonstrate their capacity in this role in no more than 2 A4 pages and include with the application a CV and contact details of two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).

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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).




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