Lead excellence in English education at Murgon State High School. This exciting opportunity for a Head of Department - English offers the chance to drive high-quality teaching and learning, support curriculum leadership and work collaboratively with staff to enhance student achievement.

Join a dedicated school community committed to fostering a culture of learning, growth and success for every student.

Apply now to inspire learners, support staff development and help shape outstanding educational outcomes in English.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Murgon State High School is on an attractively landscaped property and includes a 42 hectare farm.

We support all students in finding an appropriate educational pathway.

Success will look different for every student - some will go onto higher education, others to vocational training and some straight into employment.

We foster the belief in the worth of effort and the value of striving towards personal and educational goals for all our students.

We are committed to positive behaviours through our guiding principles of participation, respect, and responsibility and safe and legal.

The school manages behaviour using Positive Behaviour Learning (PBL) which acknowledges positive students achievements with rewards throughout the year.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Teacher housing is available from the Local Accommodation Committee (LAC) based through Murgon State School.

The Head of Department- English and Humanities, will include:

• Lead the relevant curriculum areas/whole school programs to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially inclusive practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR691041_26T Role Description (PDF, 292KB)
  Role Description