In-Demand Department head Jobs in Ipswich Qld

About us:

Ipswich State High School is a school of 1700 students. Our school vision of Respect and Responsibility is enacted through our High Expectations behaviour framework and encouraged in everything we do. We deliver a high-quality education that supports every student to achieve success across academic, vocational, cultural, and sporting pathways.

Our strong and consistent pedagogical practices create calm, structured classrooms where students are known, valued, and engaged in meaningful learning.

At Ipswich SHS, we believe that education is about more than academic achievement. We prioritise the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and support their development into confident, capable, and respectful young people. Through personalised learning and future-focused planning, our students graduate with the skills, confidence and character to succeed beyond school, with the capabilities and readiness to enter the workforce - truly ready to work.

We have signature programs that have been developed over time that makes us a choice of schooling in Ipswich and the surrounding areas. Designated DoE Programs of Excellence allow enrolments from outside of catchment (STEM, Dance, Rugby League, Hair and Beauty and Trade).

Your opportunity:

As Head of Department, you will:

Lead Mathematics curriculum priorities aligned with school and departmental initiatives and vision.
Develop the quality of teaching and learning and use faculty data to drive strategic planning and improvement.
Lead a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
Set high standards for student and staff performance and embed socially just practices.
Build effective partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community groups.
Provide futures-oriented, strategic leadership and manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve departmental goals.

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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