Head of Department

Are you a visionary science educator ready to lead and inspire? Windaroo Valley State High School is seeking a permanent full-time Head of Department - Science to drive excellence across our science faculty.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of teachers, shape a forward thinking
curriculum, and foster a culture of curiosity, innovation and academic achievement. Join us in empowering the next generation of scientific thinkers - your leadership could make all the difference.

About Us:

Windaroo Valley State High is a co-educational State High School located in the northern end of the Gold Coast, Logan Albert Beaudesert Education District and a member of the South Coast sporting district. The community consists of both established residential areas and areas of rapid growth. The school was established in 1994 and currently has approximately 1250 students in Years

Windaroo Valley is an inclusive school that offers a range of educational pathways with a strong academic focus. Our excellence programs in athletics (ACE), STEM, Japanese, Music, Touch and GTEK (Academic) ensure students in the Junior School have opportunities to be extended and challenged. Broad subject offering in the Senior School cater for the needs of our learners. The Trade Training Centre restaurant Valley View provides students with industry standard vocational learning in hospitality.

About the Role:

The Head of Department Science is an active participant in the school leadership and curriculum teams. The successful applicant will significantly contribute to a school culture that is focussed on continuous improvement to maximise each student's performance and potential.

The Head of Department Science leads the following priorities within their portfolio of responsibilities;

• Implementation of the Science Curriculum Years 7-12 through quality pedagogy and teaching and learning practices as the key faculty instructional leader
• Professionally support teachers, especially early career teachers, and contribute to positive staff wellbeing
• Oversight of all QCAA requirements for all Science subjects
• Lead the faculty in the implementation of whole school literacy and numeracy initiatives
• Contribute to the academic learning culture and implement programs and processes in Science that support quality learning outcomes for all students.

The successful applicant is required to work across a range of teams to monitor student performance, and support staff and students to improve learning outcomes in alignment with Education Queensland expectations.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit 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.