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 Corinda State High School
Corinda State High School is one of Brisbane's leading co-educational Independent Public Schools, conveniently located in a beautiful, leafy setting just 10 kilometres from Brisbane city centre. Our vision is to create a place of learning that 'exceeds your expectations', aiming to revolutionise teaching and learning, particularly through the continuing execution of our elite academic, sporting and arts Excellence programs.
Our educational and aspirational values include Learner Agency, Learning Partnerships (teachers, peers, families and communities) and Individual and Societal Wellbeing. Every student will nurture their passions, by making connections between different learning environments, and thrive towards attaining their personal learning goals. The student Total Fitness and Future Fit program is a unique feature, supporting student wellbeing, leadership development and pathway planning.
About the Role
The Head of Science Faculty will drive high-quality teaching, effective resource use, and excellence in student learning. You will provide curriculum leadership in the Australian Curriculum: Science (7-9), and QCAA subjects, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Science in Practice. Central to this role is the responsibility to implement the school vision and explicit improvement agenda, with a strong focus on building pedagogical capacity. Your leadership will ensure innovative, engaging Science instruction that inspires curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and empowers all students to achieve success.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the implementation of the Science Curriculum (7-12) with a deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum v9 and the QCAA senior syllabus
- Develop reliable assessment, adhering to the recommendations of the QCAA
- Manage and support Science teaching staff
- Manage Laboratory Technicians
- Strategically resource the Science faculty
- Drive school and system improvement priorities through the Science faculty
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 response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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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