Head of Department - Science - Gordonvale State High School

Job Reference QLD/FNR626004/25T
Closing date March 27, 2025
Location Cairns region
Contact 07 4043 3222

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 the School
 
Gordonvale State High School is located 23km south of Cairns at the base of the world's highest freestanding natural pyramid (922m) - Walshs Pyramid, (Bundadjarruga). Established at its present site in 1965, the school has developed a strong reputation for its provision of educational opportunities across academic, vocational, agricultural and sporting areas.
 
Our vision is for all our students to do their best, reach their true potential, achieve their individual goals and make a positive contribution to their communities. With a student population of approximately 850 students, our school is diverse enough to offer a full range of subjects, and something for everyone, while being able to value every student as an individual who is respected and supported to achieve their own ‘personal excellence'.

About the Role

The key responsibilities of this role include;

  • Ensure 7-12 Sciences are planned for and delivered with fidelity
  • Manage and support Science teaching staff
  • Manage Laboratory Technician and Agricultural assistant
  • Strategically resource the Science faculty
  • Drive school and system improvement priorities through the Science faculty

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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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