Head of Science

Highview College; Maryborough, Bendigo; Sur place; AUD 84 000 - 126 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

POR2 allowance

0.3 time release

Résumé du poste

Highview College in Maryborough is seeking an inspirational Head of Science to lead the Science faculty from 2027. The role focuses on curriculum leadership across Years 7–12, mentoring teachers, and managing budgets and lab spaces in line with Australian Curriculum and VCAA.

The successful candidate will drive curriculum planning, support VCE readiness, and contribute to the broader Curriculum Advancement Team. 0.3 time release and POR2 allowance are included.

Qualifications

• Current VIT registration (or capacity to attain).
• Teaching qualification and strong capacity in classroom Science teaching.
• Experience in curriculum design and delivery.
• Ability to mentor, coach and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organisational skills with budgets and resources management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in Science curriculum leadership (VCE; Chemistry a plus).

Responsabilités

• Provides curriculum leadership for an engaging, well-documented Science program across Years 7–12.
• Mentors and develops faculty through regular feedback, lesson observation and coaching.
• Manages the faculty's budget, resources and laboratory spaces, including safety.
• Contributes to whole-school curriculum planning as a member of the Curriculum Advancement Team.

Connaissances

VIT registration

Curriculum leadership

Mentoring staff

Budget management

Communication

Formation

Teaching qualification

Description du poste

Lead our Science faculty in Maryborough – 3-year POR from Term 1 2027, with 0.3 time release

WHY HIGHVIEW?

• An exciting opportunity to lead Highview's Science faculty, providing curriculum, staff and resource leadership across Years 7–12
• 3-year Position of Responsibility / ongoing teaching position
• Teacher salary range $84,443–$126,450, plus POR 2 allowance of $6,536 per annum / 0.3 time release
• A Year 7–12 College of approximately 500 students in Maryborough and serving the Central Goldfields region, where staff, students and families form one connected community
• Ready for Life is our guiding ethos – we prepare every student for what comes after school, not just ATAR, through flexible pathways spanning VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET and School-Based Apprenticeships
• Our GRACE values – Growth, Respect, Aspiration, Compassion and Excellence – guide and drive us as a College, and are what we expect of every member of our community, every day
• Founded in 1974 when four Maryborough churches joined together to establish the first ecumenical school in Australia; that spirit of collaboration and welcome to people of all backgrounds and faiths continues today
• A significant number of staff remain at Highview for decades rather than years, including former students who have returned to our community to build their careers with us

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an inspirational Head of Science to lead our Science faculty in 2027. This role:

• provides curriculum leadership for an engaging, well-documented Science program across Years 7–12, in line with the Australian Curriculum and VCAA
• mentors and develops faculty teaching staff through regular feedback, lesson observation and coaching, including preparing teachers for VCE
• manages the faculty's budget, resources and specialist learning spaces, including laboratory safety
• contributes a Science perspective to whole-school curriculum planning as a member of the Curriculum Advancement Team

For the full scope of the role, please refer to the Position Description on our Careers page.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Current VIT registration (or capacity to attain), with a relevant teaching qualification and strong capacity in classroom Science teaching
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and delivery, with an understanding of contemporary curriculum and assessment practice
• Proven ability to mentor, coach and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff
• Strong organisational skills, including managing curriculum documentation, budgets and resources
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in Science curriculum leadership, particularly in VCE, and a Chemistry specialisation will be an advantage

CONDITIONS AND SALARY

Per the Highview College Enterprise Agreement:

• $84,443–$126,450, depending on level
• POR2 allowance: $6,536 per annum
• 0.3 time release

Highview College is committed to child safety and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths.