Head of Department - Mathematics - Beaudesert State High School

Job Reference QLD/SER600108/24P
Closing date November 10, 2024
Location Logan - Beaudesert
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 5542 9111

About this job

Are you looking for a change in your teaching career? Do you want to work in a supportive environment where every day you can make a difference?

At Beaudesert State High School, we value our staff through action!

  • You have the opportunity to provide input into the processes and delivery of teaching through our collaborative approach.
  • We run a number of Academy Programs that allow you to get involved in your areas of passion & strength.
  • Beaudesert State is the first Queensland school to be acknowledged as a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school demonstrating our long term commitment to positive and supportive practises for students & staff.
  • Professional development is a priority supported by a teacher mentoring program & school leadership program.

Finally we are a school with a difference. As the hub of a rural community, our connections go beyond the school gate; where cold winter days are celebrated with morning tea provided by our Agriculture Department and summer is spent with cool wind down moments from our Wellbeing team.

So when will you join us?

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

  • Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed 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.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

  • Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au or on toll free 1300 720 944.

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. 

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). 

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