Head of Department - Mathematics - Narangba Valley State High School

education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Narangba Valley State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, seeks a dedicated educator to analyse student achievement data and lead evidence-informed teaching practices in Mathematics and Science.

The role supports staff to deliver differentiated Mathematics instruction and strengthens the Science and Maths Academy (SMA) Program of Excellence across Years 5-9, ensuring curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student pathways align to maximise student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Analyse student achievement data and inform teaching practice.
• Lead evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Deliver differentiated Mathematics instruction to students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mathematics and Science Heads of Department to review student achievement data.
• Lead implementation of evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Enhance and strengthen the Science and Maths Academy Program of Excellence across Years 5-9.
• Ensure curriculum, teaching practices, assessment and student pathways are aligned to support student growth.

Skills

Data analysis

Educational leadership

Mathematics instruction

Job description

About the Department of Education:Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.About us:Narangba Valley State High School is a large, high-performing secondary school located in the Moreton Bay region, catering for students from Years 7-12.Since opening in 2000, the school has built a strong reputation for academic achievement, offering a range of specialised Academy and Excellence programs across academic, sporting and cultural areas.Guided by its values of Respect, Integrity and Commitment, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, promoting innovation and resilience, and preparing students for successful futures.Your opportunity:The successful applicant will work alongside our existing Mathematics and Science Heads of Department to analyse student achievement data, lead evidence-informed teaching practices, and support staff to deliver high-quality, differentiated Mathematics instruction.A key priority will be refining and strengthening our Program of Excellence in (SMA) Science and Maths Academy across Years 5-9, ensuring curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student pathways are aligned to maximise student growth and achievement.Responsibilities include:Collaborate with the Mathematics and Science Heads of Department to review and analyse student achievement data.Lead the implementation of evidence-informed teaching practices.Support staff to deliver high-quality, differentiated Mathematics instruction.Enhance and strengthen the Science and Maths Academy (SMA) Program of Excellence across Years 5-9.Ensure curriculum, teaching practices, assessment and student pathways are aligned to support student growth and achievement.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.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.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.