Job Category: Management

Riverside Christian College is a rapidly growing Prep – 12 independent Christian College located in Maryborough, Queensland providing both Day School and Distance Education.

Riverside Christian College is a contemporary and innovative school, developing world-first educational initiatives for students.Our vision is to provide quality Christian education that develops character and empowers students to impact their community.

The College is a supportive and respectful environment defined by its Christian ethos and values framework reflecting and encouraging behaviours aligned with our College values of Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Faith and Community. To do this we strive to be leaders of excellence in Teaching and Learning, Faith Development, Community Engagement and Organisational rigour.

The College is seeking a permanent, full time Head of Faculty (Science) to join our team commencing 2027.

Job Description

The Head of Faculty (Science) will report directly to the Director of Teaching and Learning. This role is responsible for planning and overseeing the development, innovation and excellence in curriculum and its delivery. The Head of Faculty (Science) will implement the College Model for Teaching and Learning and demonstrate a high level of dedication to quality teaching and learning practices across all age groups at the College.

The ideal candidate will support the College Christian ethos as well as the vision and academic goals for the College as outlined in the Strategic Plan.



They will work within the school improvement framework based on the principles defined in the National School Improvement Tooland assist in executing the educational goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan. This is an integral part of the Riverside Teaching & Learning Framework that provides a quality Christian education.

The Head of Faculty (Science) will work with teaching teams to develop and improve curriculum and pedagogy.

- Lead, co-create, reflect, provide feedback, review, and improve the College curriculum package.
- Improve literacy and numeracy practices.
- Ensure that teaching teams adhere to the QCAA expectations for P-12 curriculum.
- Work with all teachers and College leaders to promote and maintain high academic standards.
- Work with teachers to ensure consistency within teaching teams and across year levels in the College curriculum package, moderation, and data analysis.
- Develop a strong data driven culture that reflects the College evidence-based practices model.
- Lead teaching teams in college improvement practices.
- Compile the assessment timeline and assess key stressors prior to implementation.
- Attend Head of Faculty and curriculum leaders’ meetings.
- Conduct faculty meetings.




- Follow the College policies and procedures in relation to all curriculum matters and support the Director of Teaching and Learning to create and collaborate on relevant policies and procedures.
- Improve teaching and learning practices reflecting the College Model for Teaching and Learning and the College strategic goals.
- Provide support to teachers during periods of new pedagogical endeavours.
- Know, seek, and encourage others to use a range of teaching strategies, resources and technologies that support students in their learning.
- Keep abreast of challenges in subject specific teaching strategies and resources.

Develop and Maintain Effective Relationships

Develop and maintaining effective positive relationships with all College staff, leadership, students and parent/carer/home tutors and other stakeholders.

- Work effectively and collegially as a member of the College team.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with leaders, colleagues, students, parents, home tutors and other stakeholders.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to arrange excursions, incursions, competitions, and experiences for students.
- Maintain confidentiality in relation to all matters at the College and when necessary, inform your direct line manager of any potential breach in confidentiality.

Effective and Effective Administration of Faculty

- Complete all administration tasks according to the specified deadlines and in accordance with College policy and procedures.
- Complete all safety checks and follow all safety requirements in accordance wit

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