Description:
Everton Park State High School is a dynamic, contemporary, and future-focused school where engaged students and passionate staff uphold high expectations for all. Our students are provided with outstanding educational opportunities to excel in both academic and expanding vocational pathways. With exceptional teachers dedicated to individualising learning, we ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed. As a growing school, we are committed to expanding our learning opportunities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and care. Our dedicated staff always place students' interests at the heart of everything they do.
We are now seeking a Head of Department - Maths/Science to continue driving excellence and fostering progress, ensuring Everton Park SHS remains a school of choice for students and families.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
The Head of Maths/Science Faculty will drive high-quality teaching, effective resource use, and excellence in student learning. You will provide curriculum leadership in the Australian Curriculum: Maths and Science (7-9), and QCAA subjects. Central to this role is the responsibility to implement the school vision and explicit improvement agenda, with a strong focus on building pedagogical capacity. Your leadership will ensure innovative, engaging Maths/Science instruction that inspires curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and empowers all students to achieve success.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the implementation of the Maths/Science Curriculum (7-12) with a deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum v9 and the QCAA senior syllabus
- Develop reliable assessment, adhering to the recommendations of the QCAA
- Manage and support Maths/Science teaching staff
- Manage Laboratory Technicians
- Strategically resource the Maths/Science faculty
- Drive school and system improvement priorities through the Maths/Science faculty
Join Everton Park SHS, where we value Respect, Responsibility, and Being Your Best, and play a key role in shaping the future success of our students.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )