Head of Department - Mathematics - Calamvale Community College

About the Department of Education:

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Who We Are:

At Calamvale Community College, we're known for educating the global generation.

The IB gives students distinct advantages by building their critical thinking skills, nurturing their curiosity and their ability to solve complex problems.

The IB provides the curriculum in which our community can see themselves and through which they can see the rest of the world.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Head of Department - Mathematics will be a valuable member of a College Leadership Team focussed on our school strategic priorities of improvement in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Culture of Learning. The Head of Department, Mathematics will be line managed and supported by the Deputy Principal Senior Learners. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Initiatives, support and intervention to support mathematical outcomes for students in years 7-12.
• Provision of a quality assured and aligned AC v9.0 curriculum across years 7-10
• Monitor student learning progression, with relevant staff, to ensure the reliability and validity of mathematics curriculum, assessment, moderation and reporting.
• Work with beginning and experienced mathematics teachers to ensure quality pedagogical approaches to learning are implemented.
• Facilitate the QCAA processes, in concert with the DP Senior Learners to ensure QCAA requirements are met with respect to student curriculum and assessment..
• Determine and implement actions for at-risk math students through data analysis at key junctures, and develop intervention strategies.
• Commit to creating a school-wide culture of learning and engagement that is responsive to the provision of quality outcomes for every student.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

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.