Head of Department

7 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About Us**:
Calamvale Community College is a truly P-12 College with all leadership roles having an interest in both the primary and secondary schools in which International Baccalaureate programs (Prep - Year 6 and Senior) operate in addition to delivering the Australian Curriculum Years 7-10 and the Queensland Senior Curriculum.

**About the Role**:
The Head of Department (Secondary) - Mathematics manages and develops students to their fullest potential so demonstrated capacity in both leadership and management will be a key to success in this position. We brand our students as curious, creative and clever with opportunities for diverse pathways across STEM, Arts, Humanities, Sport and community engagement.
Responsibilities within this role include, but are 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 submit a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are best suited for the role along with a current CV no longer than 3 pages in total and contact details for 2 referees, one of whom is your current/most recent supervisor.

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.
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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