EOI - Head of Department - Mathematics - Gordonvale State High School

Job Reference QLD/FNR602382/24E
Closing date November 12, 2024
Location Cairns region
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 4043 3222

About this job

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

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 Gordonvale State High School 

Gordonvale State High School is a moderately sized high school of just over 850 students. We have a proud tradition of providing high quality educational opportunities across academic, sporting, cultural and citizenship areas. Our vision is for all of our students to reach their true potential, to achieve their individual goals and to make a positive contribution to their communities.

Gordonvale State High School offers a rich curriculum program that values and promotes each student's right to experience success, while at the same time encouraging each student to be responsible, respectful, motivated and confident. The school environment is friendly, supportive and well-ordered with an emphasis on the four strong values of Respect, Quality, Safety and Honesty.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities;

  • Lead the implementation of Maths curriculum across the school
  • Lead the development of effective pedagogies
  • Lead strategically, in line with school and system improvement agendas
  • Manage and support all teachers of Maths
  • Manage and aquit budget as required

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/may be assessed section of 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).

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