About this job
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 Sunshine Beach State High School
Welcome to the Sunshine Beach State High School community. Located in the beautiful northern part of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Beach State High School is 5km from Noosa's famous Main Beach. Sunshine Beach is a modern, progressive and internationally accredited state high school. Our school focuses on the development of positive relationships with students and the community, multiple pathways for students, teaching, learning and innovation.
We have a strong academic focus and maintain links with several universities, while providing opportunities for workplace learning and certificate courses.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Mathematics, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students;
- Set high standards for student and staff performance;
- Lead the Mathematics Curriculum at SBSHS, including V9 and 2025 QCAA Senior Subjects;
- Lead the QCAA Senior Mathematics processes;
- Lead & manage pedagogy within faculty classes;
- Lead the whole school numeracy plan;
- Instructional Leadership - Implementation of AIP including whole school strategies and department initiatives.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg 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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