Lead the future of mathematics education at Gympie State High School, Queensland's first state secondary school and a proud community built on excellence, integrity, and opportunity.

We are seeking an outstanding educational leader with deep expertise in the secondary Mathematics curriculum and a proven capacity to inspire high performance across a faculty and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to shape teaching practice, drive strong student outcomes, and mentor a committed team within a school that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

If you are ready to influence whole-school improvement while making a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to step forward and Be the Gold in a leadership role that truly matters.

Job details

Our school

Gympie State High School (GSHS), located 160 kilometres north of Brisbane, is one of the oldest schools in Queensland, having celebrated its centenary in 2012. Our school has a population of approximately 1100 students. Many of our students are from third or fourth generation families who have previously attended the school and recognise the high value we place on academic achievement.

Our school not only serves the city of Gympie but also communities such as Amamoor, Dagun, Imbil, Kandanga, Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, Glastonbury and Widgee. The 4 year strategic plan drafted and ratified by our school community holds the values of resilience, diversity, success and tradition at the core. The vision and values of the plan provide a strong link to our school's great tradition of success. The plan is a clear guide for the future direction and growth of our school. Our vision of GSHS is a learning community where positive relationships form the foundation for the achievement of everyone's personal best in all aspects of school life.

About the role  

As the Head of Department, you will: 

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate. 

Your responsibilities 

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.  

Interested? To apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• NCR679145_26T - Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants