Head of Department - Science - Toolooa State High School

Job Reference QLD/CQR587897/24T
Closing date October 11, 2024
Location Rockhampton region
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 4971 4333

About this job

About the Department

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 Toolooa State High School

Toolooa State High School is an inclusive, innovative and progressive secondary school, located in the industrial city of Gladstone in Central Queensland. Students of Toolooa State High School enjoy a positive reputation within the local community, particularly for their success in academia and extra-curricular initiatives.

The Toolooa community prides itself on putting students first in all aspects of their learning. Our staff are hard-working and dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for all students. The core values of respect, achievement and responsibility underpin everything that we do at our school, and we are proud of our students' commitment to these values.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Lead a large faculty of varying skill ability.
  • Drive data informed practice.
  • Lead the delivery of a quality assured V9.0 rollout of the Australian Curriculum for yrs8 - 10.
  • Lead the delivery of a quality assured curriculum and assessment in senior mathematics
  • Mentor and coach staff to improve pedagogy in your chosen curriculum area.

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 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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