JUSTIN MAYES
Sunshine Coast
Summary
Passionate, proactive, hardworking educator and emerging school leader with demonstrated capability in curriculum leadership, assessment quality assurance, student wellbeing, behaviour intervention and staff capability building. Committed to delivering excellence and equity through data informed high-quality teaching, consistent curriculum alignment and restorative practices. Ability to apply a collaborative and instructional leadership style with a strong focus of staff wellbeing and capability building which leads to improved outcomes for both staff and students.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Year 9
Beerwah State High School
01.2023 - Current
- Manage wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement across the cohort from year 7
- Implemented proactive, data-driven strategies resulting in improved engagement and behaviour outcomes
- Strengthened restorative practices and enhanced teacher–student relationships
- Built strong partnerships with families and external agencies to improve student outcomes
- Implemented effective strategies to improve school culture
International Snow Trip Coordinator
Beerwah State High School
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated international school excursions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and policies for 60 students and staff
- Collaborated with external agencies and BM to effectively manage resources and budgets
- Maintained strong communication with students and families
- Implemented feedback to continuously improve trip planning processes and student satisfaction
Acting Head of Department – The Arts
Beerwah State High School
2025 - 2025
- Led departmental operations, ensuring alignment with educational policies and standards
- Applied 3 levels of planning for implementation of V9 ACARA
- Strengthened quality assurances through building staff capabilities with subject specific case management cycles
- Implemented and lead staff to build student capabilities through development of learning walls and assessment artefacts
- Enhanced faculty culture through collaborative planning and event coordination
Classroom Teacher
Beerwah State High School
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Teaching areas: HPE, Maths, English, Science, Food Technologies, VET/VVP
- Built strong relationships to enhance wellbeing, engagement and academic outcomes
- Implemented visible learning routines and data-informed differentiation strategies
- Designed engaging, real-world learning experiences aligned to AC v9.
Acting Head of Year 10
Beerwah State High School
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Monitored academic readiness and supported transition to Senior Schooling
- Delivered targeted interventions for disengaged students through data-informed processes
- Collaborated with Industry Liaison to assist students with training and pathway options whilst supporting students transitional pathways into the workforce
Education
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
Blueprint
01.2023
Graduate Diploma - Education
USC
01.2018
Bachelor - Exercise & Sports Science
USC
01.2016
FFA Senior C Licence - undefined
Queensland Football
01.2016
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE QLD
01.2012
Skills
- Leadership in curriculum development and AC v9 integration
- Assessment design, moderation & quality assurance
- Strong interpersonal relationship building
- Behaviour management strategies
- Evidence-based practices for educational improvement
- Student wellbeing & engagement improvements
- Operational management & compliance
- Ability to build positive culture within small teams and whole school
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- BlackCard Cultural Capability Workshop
- Trauma-Informed Classroom Practices
- NAPCAN Love Bites (Senior)
OTHER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Subject Coordinator – Junior Food Specialisations
- Course Coordinator – Mathematics (3 years)
- Case Manager – multiple cohorts (3 years)
- Junior & Senior Soccer Coach
- Classroom Profiler – Level 1
- Individualised intervention program delivery
Timeline
Head of Year 9
Beerwah State High School
01.2023 - Current
International Snow Trip Coordinator
Beerwah State High School
01.2023 - Current
Acting Head of Year 10
Beerwah State High School
01.2022 - 01.2022
Classroom Teacher
Beerwah State High School
01.2018 - 01.2024
Graduate Diploma - Education
USC
Bachelor - Exercise & Sports Science
USC
FFA Senior C Licence - undefined
Queensland Football
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE QLD
Acting Head of Department – The Arts
Beerwah State High School
2025 - 2025
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
Blueprint