Head of Department

6 months ago

Ipswich, Australia Education Full time

**About Springfield Central State High School**:
Springfield Central State High School is an Independent Public School located in Greater Springfield, South West of Brisbane (approximately 40 minutes travel from CBD). The school offers an academically focussed curriculum, with high standards of uniform and behaviour built around our four core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Relationships. Our school is built on a culture of high expectations and performance for both staff and students; with an expectation that every child is to succeed.
At the heart of Springfield Central State High School is our motto 'Scale Great Heights' for students from Year 7 to 12. This motto has helped to shape our innovative, community and futures-orientated school, where we believe we are 'exceptional today, inspirational tomorrow', providing pathways for students to reach and exceed their goals. Located in the Western Corridor of Brisbane/ Ipswich, Springfield Central State High School offers the opportunity for staff and students to play a key role in the wider Springfield Learning Coalition, supporting the development's founding dream of being a hub for learning from Prep to University.As the Head of Department - Mathematics you will have responsibility for:

- Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Ensuring key systemic requirements are enacted.
- 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.

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

**How to Apply**:

- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- And a 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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