Head of Science

Highview College · Maryborough, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Science

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

16 November 2026

10 days remaining

Posted 5 Nov 2026

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About Highview College

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

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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