At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Mathematics department and enhance quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Company: Join Southport State High School, a supportive and innovative educational community.
- Benefits: Flexible work-life balance, professional development, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic school environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while fostering leadership and personal growth.
- Qualifications: Relevant teaching qualifications and experience in educational leadership.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
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.
About us: Our school has a proud tradition of being a supportive and caring community that delivers outstanding educational training and opportunities for all students.
At Southport State High School we strive constantly to create a relational environment in which a commitment to personal excellence flourishes.
We offer students the opportunity to accelerate, be challenged and to find a pathway that will ensure success.
We develop and foster leadership and personal growth to complement the academic, artistic, technical and sporting opportunities that our school provides.
Your opportunity: Lead the school department in developing and implementing a shared educational vision that prioritises quality learning outcomes for all students.
Integrate socially just practices into daily school life and promote high standards of performance for students and staff.
Engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development to support continuous improvement.
Establish and maintain partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community groups.
Apply strategic and future-focused thinking, maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and policies affecting schooling, students and staff, and manage the department's human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested?
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 response to the 'How you will 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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Head of Department - Mathematics – Southport employer: Queensland Government
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