Clermont State High School is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Head of Department to join our leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about curriculum leadership, quality teaching, and improving outcomes for every student. As a small rural secondary school, Clermont State High School offers a supportive, close-knit community where strong relationships, collaboration, and innovation are highly valued.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in teaching, modelling, and implementing the Australian Curriculum while providing leadership across the Mathematics, Science, and Health and Physical Education learning areas.

Job details

About our School:

Clermont State High School is a small rural secondary school committed to providing a high-quality education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence for life beyond school. Guided by our motto, Learning for Life, we foster a culture of respect, high expectations, and continuous improvement. We offer a diverse range of academic and vocational pathways, supported by quality teaching, strong relationships, and a safe, inclusive learning environment. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure every student is supported to become aspirational, resilient, compassionate, and community-minded.

About the Role:

As the Head of Department, you will:

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
• Teach, model and deliver Australian curriculum and demonstrate the ability to lead Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical Education.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the department to deliver a shared vision focused on improving student learning outcomes.
• Drive high-quality teaching, inclusive practices, and high expectations for students and staff.
• Build strong partnerships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Provide strategic leadership aligned with departmental policies and school priorities.
• Manage departmental staff, curriculum, financial, and physical resources effectively.
• Model professional learning and continuous improvement.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR694315_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants