About this job
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About Coorparoo Secondary College
At Coorparoo Secondary College, our fundamental principle is the delivery of world class secondary education. It's a goal that continues to inspire and excite us, as we build a reputation for diligence and dedication in the way we work with our students, their parents and the community.
By challenging and supporting our students to develop their unique potential, we empower them to confidently and capably pursue opportunities. We also aim to equip them with the insight and skills to surmount the challenges the future will bring in their personal and professional lives.
About the Role
As a part of our Equity and Excellence Student Success Leadership Team you will co-lead our Mathematics Department in a small college of 420 students in Years 7 to 12. We are looking for someone passionate about student success and eager to enact our Student Success Plan where we prioritise the wellbeing of the learner, literacy and numeracy in order to access the curriculum. As the Student Success team Leader in Mathematics, you will work with the coach for Equity and Excellence to implment Version 9 of the curriculum, strategise around multiple projects including our Student Success in Numeracy Strategy and reducing Maths anxiety in learners. You will also work with the coach to build the capability of a highly dedicated and commited Maths Teaching Team.
We offer the full suite of Junior and Senior Maths subjects.
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.
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.
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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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