Applications are sought for two energetic Heads of Department - English.

The successful applicants for this position will possess strong relational capabilities to ensure curriculum excellence, student engagement and high quality learning outcomes in a collaborative school environment.

These are temporary full-time positions to commence from 20 April until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

If you are a motivated leader committed to developing confident communicators and lifelong readers and writers, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Job details

About Us

At Mansfield State High School, we have fostered a strong culture of support, belonging and pride in everything we do across all aspects of schooling. High expectations of behaviour, presentation, academic standards and effort across all curriculum areas and in all parts of the school day are set and adhered to. In this, we are steadfast, holding firm to the notion that achievement and success begins with maximum effort from each individual student and outstanding support and encouragement from every teacher and staff member. We work together, for each other.

As one of the state's largest schools, our student and staff cohorts represent a wide range of socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, with over forty different languages spoken in the homes of our students. Creating a culture of belonging, whilst ensuring that each student's individual contribution to life at Mansfield State High School is valued, means that we are more than a schooling community, we are family.

About the Role

Mansfield State High School is a very large, high performing school with a proven record of academic excellence.

Our vision of Quality Learning in a Caring Environment exemplifies the school as a culturally rich, inclusive and supportive learning environment built on mutual respect. A passionate commitment to high standards cultivates achievement and the development of individual talents for every student.

Key skills and qualities for the Acting Head of Department English role include:

• Leading a high performing faculty through the provision of quality learning and teaching, to support students to reach their learning potential;
• Setting high standards for student and staff performance;
• Participating in weekly leadership meeting and conducting regular faculty meetings;
• Mentoring beginning teachers in the faculty and providing support to others when required;
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the English department;
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the English department to achieve goals;
• Work collaboratively with the co-leader of the English department;

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• Attach a suitability statement (2-page maximum) 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in 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. 

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.

• MSR678390_26T - Role Description (PDF, 203KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants