Head of Faculty

St Hilda's School is one of Australia's leading PP-12 Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls located on the Gold Coast of Queensland. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls' education and multi-million dollar world class facilities, the School has a long history of outstanding academic achievement based on strong Anglican Christian values. We offer a rigorous learning environment, which is active, creative and innovative, targeted at developing the whole person.

Head of Faculty – Business, Economics and Enterprise

Fixed Term, 5 Year Tenure, Full Time

Commencing 01 January 2026 – 31 December 2030

As Head of Faculty, you will have the responsibility, through engagement with relevant staff and programs, to ensure that students undertaking courses within the Faculty are academically challenged and stimulated in a safe, encouraging learning environment, where students are enthused about their studies and given every opportunity for success. The Head of Faculty leads with initiative and seeks to improve student results using data as a means of intervention and ongoing improvement of learning and Faculty practices.

As the Head of Faculty – Business, Economics and Enterprise you will:

• Lead the vision and strategic direction of the Faculty in alignment with the School's strategic vision within the subject areas of Economics, Business, Accounting and Enterprise
• Model excellence in teaching and learning within the Faculty
• Provide pedagogical, curriculum, staff and administrative leadership for the Faculty
• Establish a learning environment of continuous pedagogical improvement within the Faculty through reflective, shared and evidence-based practice
• Take responsibility for the oversight and execution of the development of band plans, unit plans, and assessment tasks across all year levels according to national, state and local requirements within faculty subjects
• Develop improvement plans for the Faculty from specific feedback and data analysis, including data from the MMG survey, parent, and student feedback
• Develop and publish an Annual Strategic Plan for the Faculty aligned to the School's strategic vision. Support all faculty staff in working towards the outcomes of this plan and provide encouragement for its success
• Mentor and support staff within the Faculty, fostering professional growth and development
• Manage department resources and budgets to ensure the effective delivery of the Business, Economics and Enterprise program
• Build partnerships with industry leaders, universities, and external stakeholders to enhance student learning opportunities and outcomes
• Work with professionalism in supporting the goals and vision of the Principal, demonstrating loyalty to the growth and success of the school.
  

About You

We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking leader with a strong background in teaching business, economics and enterprise subject areas. You will have:

• A teaching degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Economics, Enterprise, Accounting or related field)
• Proven leadership experience within an educational institution or similar environment, with a track record of successfully leading teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, and external partners
• A commitment to promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Experience building partnerships with industry, academia, and the wider community to enrich student learning.

The successful applicant must hold Queensland College of Teachers registration and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church's Professional Standards Register.

As a prospective member of the St Hilda's Community, you will be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School.

We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities. Be a part of a community which promotes belonging and connectedness and together we can shape the future of our girls as we move into a new era at St Hilda's.

Applications should be submitted by 8.00am Friday 29 August 2025.

Please provide a current resume and a one-page written response outlining how you meet the key responsibilities and requirements of the role including recent subjects and year levels taught.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior to closing date. St Hilda's reserves the right to appoint prior to closing date.

15 August 2025Southport Queensland, AustraliaFull TimeEducation & TrainingTeaching - Secondary