Head of Department - Science - Bundaberg State High School Education (Organisation site)North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division Bundaberg State High School has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Head of Department - Science to join our senior leadership team!The successful candidate will have demonstrated passion and enthusiasm to lead the teaching and learning of the Science curriculum.Leading the development of the program of instruction and assessment, aligned to the curriculum, whilst centring on relevance and real-world connection to promote student interest and engagement, is the fundamental core business for this position.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 State Schools Division Develop the quality of teaching and learning Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders Play a lead role in building the school priority agendas of STEM, Aerospace, GISPH2 and the Bundaberg Educational Health HUB Play a lead role in the management of Health, Safety and Wellbeing and Chemical Management Build and maintain community connections and links to industry to support pathway opportunities for students The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.About You The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students and maintain high expectations for student behaviour and performance.In addition, the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead the planning and implementation of new and evolving curriculum and assessment, that is inclusive of all students, is essential.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.We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.#J-18808-Ljbffr