Head of Department - Science
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
School type
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
12 April 2026
Posted 27 Mar 2026
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1,027
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
88.8
Teaching FTE
47.1
Non-teaching FTE
976
ICSEA value
36th percentile · Average SES
6%
EAL/D Background
12%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
James Nash State High School is seeking a Head of Department (Science) to join the team.
As the Head of Department for Science, you will lead a team of dedicated professionals.
Your specific mandate is to build their capability, ensure the delivery of a quality and engaging curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements, and help improve A-B data, specifically across the junior and middle years.
You will also work towards achieving the outcomes identified in the Annual Improvement Plan.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationSunshine CoastJob ad referenceQLD/NCR683882/26PClosing date12-Apr-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personYstyn FrancisContact details0413 666 320Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education:
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Who We Are:
James Nash State High School is set on a picturesque campus on the northside of Gympie and services a …