Head of Department - Mathematics
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Mathematics
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
31 August 2026
Posted 17 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
193.8
127.2 teaching · 66.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,776
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
844 girls · 932 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Department to join our Leadership team and lead our Mathematics Faculty.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning, contributing to the strategic development of the curriculum and have a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with
staff and students.
This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 6 October 2026 until 17 September 2027, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationIpswich regionJob ad referenceQLD/MSR698352/26TClosing date31-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 17 Sept 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personPenny WORTHINGTONContact details07 3813 4405Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Ipswich State High School is a school of 1700 students. Our school vision of Respect and Responsibility is enacted through our High Expectations behaviour framework and encouraged in everything we do. We deliver a high-quality education that supports every student to achieve success across academic, vocational, cultural, and sporting pathways.
Our strong and consistent pedagogical practices create calm, structured classrooms where students are known, valued, an…