Head of Department - Mathematics - Marsden State High School
Education (Organisation site)
South East Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Marsden State High School is seeking applications for a Head of Department - Mathematics (Senior) to join the team on a full-time basis for 12 months, 2025.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location: South East Region
Job ad reference: QLD/SER602865/24T
Closing date: 24-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
Job duration: A period of 12 months unless otherwise determined
Marsden State High School is an outstanding school with an excellent reputation. Since 1987, it has come to symbolise high quality public school education in the Logan area. Our school offers a comprehensive learning environment led by passionate and engaging teachers working together to deliver outstanding achievements across the academic, sporting, cultural and creative industries fields. This is an innovative, proud and culturally vibrant school community where all students are challenged to work towards our vision - Dare to inspire… Make a difference!
About the Role:
As the Head of Department, you will:
* Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives.
* Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division.
* Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
* Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused 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.
* Be futures-oriented and strategic.
* Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
* Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.
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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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