Are you an aspiring middle leader looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing team? Kelvin Grove State College is seeking applicants for a Coach position: English that will work alongside another Coach: English, to distribute leadership responsibilities more broadly across our large college. The successful applicant will support Head of Department: English in leading the English department and embedding whole-of-college ways of working in relation to curriculum, pedagogy and staff capability development.
Kelvin Grove State College is part of a unique educational precinct, just three kilometres from Brisbane's central business district and directly adjacent to the Queensland University of Technology. Our college is a “Prep to Pathways” learning community that seeks to deliver wellness and excellence, guided by our college values. This is articulated and promoted through our Just Cause: “Nurturing globally competent learners, leaders and citizens.”
About The Role
This role will operate within the role description of Coach and has been implemented to:
- support the leadership of Heads of Department in creating a dynamic and innovative learning environment;
- more broadly and sustainably distribute leadership responsibilities; and
- provide more formalised pathways for aspiring middle leaders.
Responsibilities
- work collaboratively with and support the Head of Department: English to shape and implement strategic planning and foster a positive collegial culture within the department;
- lead the development, implementation and review of specified curriculum programs, faculty initiatives and activities;
- lead the development, implementation and review of teaching and learning strategies in specified programs;
- contribute to the development of workforce capability, through the leadership of specified professional development and the targeted coaching and mentoring of staff;
- undertake specified administrative tasks; and
- deputise for the Head of Department, as required.
As a Coach, you will be allocated two additional non-teaching lines and are line-managed by your respective Head of Department. The Head of Department: Pedagogy and Learning and the Head of Department: Middle School also work with you to support their capability development and consistent ways of working.
About You
This Coach role is suitable for dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic individuals interested in pursuing middle leadership pathways.
Applicants should have experience in the English curriculum, from year 7 to year 12, and have the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a team environment. The ideal candidate will set high standards for student and staff performance, be futures oriented and strategic, and provide a holistic and proactive approach to supporting the leadership of a large and complex department area in alignment with the college's strategic priorities.
Applicants For These Positions Must Possess
- A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information
- Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must be granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information CLICK HERE
- In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Service s (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services .
How To Apply
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"
**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.**
Occupational group Education & Training
