Head of Department

1 day ago

Logan City, Australia Education Full time

**About Us**:
Beenleigh State High School delivers an outstanding educational experience for all. Our school is positioned within a unique setting at the heart of the Beenleigh city centre and we enable the conditions for our students to connect and thrive through creative and supportive learning environments. All students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence across a range of fields within academics, citizenship, sport and the arts. Our inclusive educational community provides a caring and supportive environment, recognizing the importance of a connected and collaborative approach to developing a breadth of mind and desire to care for ourselves, each other and the environment.
Within it's 60 year history, Beenleigh State High School embodies the Latin roots of 'Semper Altiora' - to Aim Higher, and continues to live through the values 'We care, We are responsible, We achieve', across all settings, classrooms and school grounds.
Beenleigh High has a proud record of academic success and continues to build on the opportunities to be 'Future Ready.' We are a school that aspires to excellence, enabling students to achieve their full potential and pursue their chosen pathway.

**About the Role**:
As the Head of Department - Mathematics, at Beenleigh State High School, you will:

- Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
- Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead the school department 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.

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
- A 2-pg 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.
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