Head of Department

8 hours ago

Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Kilcoy State High School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated educator to lead our Mathematics and Health & Physical Education departments.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate professional with proven expertise in teaching Mathematics across Years 7-12.

Join a supportive leadership team committed to academic excellence and student success.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us ( ).

Who We Are:

A little over an hour from Brisbane, Kilcoy is surrounded by a scenic landscape of rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges with views over the northern reaches of Lake Somerset. Our school celebrates a strong sense of community and is proud of the ways we celebrate the richness and diversity of our students. Kilcoy is an agricultural based community, with primary industries in cattle. Our school offers an outstanding agricultural program, which takes place on our small farm.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Head of Department - Mathematics and Health & Physical Education, will work closely with teachers to support students to engage positively in their learning and achieve success.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing teacher understandings of the Australian Curriculum V9 to consolidate and build on the strong A/B data tradition at the school
  • Developing teacher capability within senior general mathematics subjects to improve student outcomes
  • Leading and overseeing the HPE department to consolidate HPE curriculum development and expand the school's flourishing Sports Development Program
  • Building the social wellbeing and group identity of a year level

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

  • You will have curriculum and teaching expertise within mathematics, having successfully taught maths across years 7-12.
  • You will have the capacity to build strong relationships and lead teams with diverse skills and knowledge sets.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

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