Head of Department

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Head of department - Mathematics to lead a dedicated team of educators delivering high-quality, engaging, and future-focused mathematics education. This role requires a passionate educator who can inspire both students and staff, drive curriculum innovation, analyse data to enhance learning outcomes, and ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined. If you are an inspiring leader with a commitment to academic excellence and student achievement, we invite you to join our vibrant school community.

About Us
Welcome to a great school in a great town Moranbah State High School strives to ensure students entering our gates for the first time feel welcome and supported. Our website is designed to allow you easy access to information which many students and parents need when they start at a new school. I believe strongly that Moranbah State High School is a fantastic school that offers quality teaching and learning.

In addition there are wonderful opportunities available to students to engage in a large range of extra-curricular and gifted and talented programs. As a whole school community we believe strongly in our school motto and core values. In essence we are about 'maximising learning' to allow students to pursue positive 'pathways for diverse futures'.

We are clear and strong on the important elements that make a school great. These include effective teaching, positive relationships, appropriate behaviour, uniform and quality communication. Success at school is clearly linked with parental involvement and effective communication between students, parents and teachers.

About The Role
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead and guide innovative initiatives to improve student learning outcomes, attendance, and engagement—particularly in schools with disadvantaged student populations—ensuring equitable and high-quality education for all.
• Monitor and support student progress by analysing performance and behaviour data, preparing reports for senior management, and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, higher education institutions, community organisations, and government agencies to enhance student achievement, attendance, and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement community and regional engagement strategies, liaising with external and support agencies to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students, including new arrivals and Indigenous learners.
• Ensure effective management and compliance by overseeing team resources, aligning practices with legislation and policy, and embedding socially just and inclusive principles in all operations.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply

• Please submit 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.

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