Head of Department - Science - Brisbane State High School
Queensland Department of Education – South Brisbane QLD
Brisbane State High School students are surrounded by possibility and opportunity in many diverse areas of academia, sport, culture, international experience and community responsibility.
This environment, coupled with high performance expectations and personalised attention, has led to an unparalleled record of success by our students.
The school has a solid direction underpinned by four core values—learning, excellence, respect and public education.
Our great strength is the partnerships we forge between students, staff, parents and the wider community.
These partnerships enable us to build on the strengths of tradition and performance and to live out our values and our commitment to providing a world-class education for every student.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Science, you will be responsible for working with the Leadership and Management Team to enact the school's ongoing improvement agenda - Visible Learning, Visible Expertise and Visible Progress.
The successful applicant will significantly contribute to a high expectations school culture that is focused on continuous improvement to maximise each teacher and student's performance and potential.
A key component of this role is building positive and productive partnerships to ensure that students experience curriculum and learning experiences that allow them to reach their personal best.
The successful applicant will have responsibility for:
Leading the Senior Science curriculum area to develop,



articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
Actively participating in learning, research and ongoing professional development that enable you to improve both as a leader and a classroom teacher.
Setting and maintaining high standards for student performance by leading your faculty to uphold the spirit of State High with a specific focus on improving learning outcomes and fostering a growth mindset.
Leading calibration and moderation practices that build strong alignment between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
Maintaining and developing productive and positive partnerships with parents, all staff, other government agencies and community groups to maximise each student's performance and potential.
Leading the development of quality differentiated learning practices aligned to our school vision, values and pedagogical framework.
Highly desirable skills and experience
This role will be suited to an energetic and strengths-focused individual who has the ability to lead both strategically and operationally towards shared goals.
An understanding of current educational research
A commitment to continual learning and development
An ability to work collaboratively
Outstanding teaching and leadership skills
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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.
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📌 Head Of Department - Science - Brisbane State High School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Brisbane