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Head of Department - English - Glenala State High School
Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Take up a leadership opportunity at Glenala State High School, joining a dynamic team as Head of Department - English.
We are looking for a leader with passion for English and a desire to work with EALD learners to continue to develop our large English
Faculty.
Ideally the position would start in Semester 2 2025, with the possibility of extension.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR640926/25T |
| Closing date | 17-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Michelle Snell |
| Contact details | 07 3877 4222 Access the National Relay Service |
This is a temporary full-time position for Semester Two, commencing 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School
Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, through a variety of innovative pathways. We have an enrolment of over 1150 students in 2025 and 170 staff work at the school.
Our school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school.
Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and modern, well maintained and equipped classrooms.
At Glenala State High School our vision and motto 'Believe and achieve' guide our future direction. We have high expectations of our students in behaviour, effort and academic progress and aim to innovate the curriculum to meet individual learner needs.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - English, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the school department and curriculum focus in developing and providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
- Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.
- Be future-oriented and strategic.
- Understand legislation and policies impacting on the school department, students and staff.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MSR64092625T - Role Description (PDF, 388KB)
Role Description
