Head of Faculty - Technologies

St Hilda's School; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Hilda's School on the Gold Coast invites applications for Head of Faculty – Technologies. Lead a dynamic team across Engineering, Design Technology, Hospitality, and Creative and Digital Technology to shape curriculum and pedagogical excellence.

You will oversee unit and assessment design, ensure QCAA compliance, mentor staff, and drive an Annual Strategic Plan, while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment for girls.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading an educational team at secondary level.
• Strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA/QA requirements.
• Ability to promote high standards of pedagogy and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide pedagogical leadership and mentor teachers across Engineering, Design Technology, Hospitality, and Creative and Digital Technology.
• Oversee development of band plans, unit plans, and assessments aligned with national and state requirements.
• Lead the Annual Strategic Plan for the faculty, ensure compliance, and maintain documentation and equipment registers.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Pedagogical leadership

Educational technology

Classroom management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Teaching qualification

Queensland College of Teachers registration

Job description

Full Time – 5 year promotional tenure (permanent teaching position)

Commencing: January 2027

St Hilda's School is seeking an experienced and inspiring educational leader to take on the role of Head of Faculty – Technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled pedagogical and curriculum leader to shape the vision and direction of a dynamic faculty encompassing Engineering, Design Technology, Hospitality, and Creative and Digital Technology.

About Us

Located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, we are one of Australia’s leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls’ education and world class facilities, St Hilda’s School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.

As an all-girls school we passionately believe every opportunity is designed with the girls in mind, fostering leadership, innovation and confidence so that our girls don’t just imagine their future, they lead it.

About the Position

As Head of Faculty, you will lead a team of dedicated teachers to ensure students within the Technologies Faculty are academically challenged and supported in a safe, encouraging learning environment. Reporting to the Head of Teaching and Learning, and as a member of the Middle Leadership Team, you will drive pedagogical excellence, oversee curriculum development and compliance, mentor and support staff, and provide strategic and administrative leadership for the faculty.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Pedagogical Leadership: Modelling excellence in teaching and learning, mentoring early career teachers, and fostering a culture of continuous, evidence-based improvement
• Oversee the development of band plans, unit plans, and assessment tasks in line with national, state, and local requirements
• Support the professional growth of faculty staff through feedback, appraisal, and goal-setting, and act as a point of escalation for student and parent concerns
• Develop and deliver an Annual Strategic Plan for the faculty, ensuring QCAA compliance, and maintain accurate faculty documentation and equipment registers
• Teach an adjusted class load and contribute to the broader life of the school, including student wellbeing initiatives, parent‑teacher interviews, and school events.

About You

Teaching Excellence

• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, differentiated instruction that meets diverse learning needs
• Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and evidence-based teaching practices
• Proven track record of achieving excellent academic outcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing innovative unit and lesson plans aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Understanding of Girls' Education

• Deep understanding of how girls learn and develop across different age groups
• Ability to foster confidence, resilience, and leadership in female students
• Knowledge of research-based approaches to girls' education and empowerment
• Commitment to broadening girls' aspirations.

Professional Skills

• Excellent classroom management and organisational abilities
• Strong communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning platforms
• High level of ability to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Personal Attributes

• Genuine passion for educating and mentoring young women
• High professional and ethical standards
• Collaborative team player who contributes to school community
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflection.

Why Join St Hilda’s School?

Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness.

• on-site parking
• access to Fitness Passport
• a comprehensive employee assistance program
• professional development opportunities

As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values, and Anglican Ethos of the School.

The successful applicant must hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration.

St Hilda's School aspires to be a world leader in primary and secondary education for girls. We offer a range of learning programs which stimulate enquiry and creativity in an environment which is supportive of girls' education, from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12. Our Pre-Prep is a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten rated as 'Exceeding' National Quality Standards. A member of the Australian Boarding Schools Association, St Hilda's offers boarding for 180+ girls from rural QLD and NSW and around the globe.

St Hilda's School aspires to be a world leader in primary and secondary education for girls. We offer a range of learning programs which stimulate enquiry and creativity in an environment which is supportive of girls' education, from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12. Our Pre-Prep is a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten rated as 'Exceeding' National Quality Standards. A member of the Australian Boarding Schools Association, St Hilda's offers boarding for 180+ girls from rural QLD and NSW and around the globe.