Head of Science
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
16 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
69.8
45.2 teaching · 24.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
463
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
1%
Girls vs boys
220 girls · 243 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Lead our Science faculty in Maryborough – 3-year POR from Term 1 2027, with 0.3 time release
Shape the future of Science at Highview. As Head of Science, you will lead curriculum, coach a passionate team and oversee our laboratories and resources across Years 7–12, while continuing to teach. Join a close-knit college where your leadership is seen, valued and makes a real difference to students.
· An exciting opportunity to lead Highview's Science faculty, providing curriculum, staff and resource leadership across Years 7–12
· Commencing Term 1 2027
· 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
ABOUT HIGHVIEW COLLEGE
· 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 num…