Head of Department

2 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Head of Department - Mathematics - Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School

Are you a dedicated Senior Secondary Maths leader looking to work on the golden sands of Currumbin Beach? This rare opportunity to join the PBC team will see you experience the day-to-day functioning of our large and complex school.

About The Department Of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection.

About The School

PBC is a high performing school in the areas of academic achievement, sporting success, and artistic expression. The school has grown to 2800 students and continues to cater for a diverse range of learners.

About The Role

Your critical tasks include:

  • Leading the Senior Secondary Maths Department staff
  • Accountability for the educational outcomes of the 1400 students who are engaged in a Maths subject
  • Liaising with the Junior Secondary Maths / Science team
  • Contributing to the achievement of the school's 2025 AIP and 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • 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.

We strongly encourage applicants to view the school's website to familiarise themselves with the local school context.

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 written statement in response to 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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group

Education & Training

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries: Government Administration

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