Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC) delivers a flexible and future focused senior education program that empowers young people aged 15 to 18 to thrive. Through personalised learning, strong relationships, and targeted support, we inspire students to re engage with their education, realise their strengths, and transition confidently into further learning, training, or employment.

At QPSC, we are seeking a Head of Department to provide both campus-based leadership and strategic leadership of the Educational Achievement portfolio across our nine campuses. The role, based at our Mt Gravatt Campus, is responsible for driving the continuous improvement of curriculum, teaching, and learning, with a particular focus on improving Literacy and Numeracy outcomes, build staff capability, and promoting a consistent evidence-informed teaching practices across the school.

Job details

About the Role:

As Head of Department, you will lead the implementation of Essential English and Essential Mathematics curriculum and Short Course Literacy and Numeracy across all nine campuses. Working collaboratively with campus leaders, teachers, and support staff, the Head of Department will oversee curriculum planning, assessment, moderation, and data-informed improvement processes. The role also contributes to the day-to-day leadership and operations of the Mt Gravatt Campus, ensuring educational priorities are aligned with the school's strategic direction and that all students are supported to achieve successful learning outcomes.

Based at our Mt Gravatt Campus, this role works closely with campus leadership teams and teachers across all campuses to strengthen Literacy and Numeracy outcomes, build staff capability, and promote a shared understanding of effective teaching practices that support student engagement and achievement.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading the implementation and quality assurance of Essential English and Essential Mathematics and Short Course Literacy and Numeracy.
• Supporting teachers to plan, deliver, assess, and moderate high-quality curriculum aligned with QCAA requirements and the needs of our diverse student cohort.
• Using student achievement, engagement, and wellbeing data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in learning outcomes.
• Working closely with campus leaders and teachers to support students and improve pathways to further learning, training, and employment.
• Developing and reviewing resources, assessment materials, and support tools that promote consistency and quality across campuses.
• Supporting the effective use of digital technologies, including QLearn and emerging technologies, to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Supporting day-to-day leadership and operations of the Mt Gravatt campus, reporting to the Head of Campus - Metro South.
• Case management of students to ensure successful completion of the QCE.

About You

The successful applicant will be a highly effective leader who is passionate about building teacher capability and improving student outcomes.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong teaching expertise and curriculum leadership, with the ability to guide staff in implementing curriculum designed to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Experience in leading professional learning and building teacher capability, including supporting teachers through collaborative professional practice.
• The ability to build strong professional relationships and work collaboratively with campus leaders and teachers across multiple campuses.
• Strong analytical and reflective practice, including the ability to use data and evidence to inform a futures focus in curriculum and school improvement.
• Effective organisational and leadership skills, including the ability to manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve organisational outcomes.
• A commitment to fostering a positive professional culture, grounded in ethical practice, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• An interest in contemporary and digital pedagogies, including the use of platforms such as QLearn and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of QCE requirements, senior QCAA subjects and processes and VET curriculum and compliance requirements is highly desirable.

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

How to apply:

• Your current CV (maximum 3 pages) including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current or most recent supervisor, minimum DP level)
• A maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the four key capabilities outlined in the advertisement under “How you will be assessed”.

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.

• MSR694283_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants