An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated educator to join our school community as Head of School. Reporting to the Principal, the successful applicant will provide strategic leadership to drive excellence in teaching, learning, student wellbeing, and school improvement. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, proven leadership experience, and a passion for creating high-quality learning environments where every student can thrive. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 03 August 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Who We Are:

Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) is one of Queensland's newest secondary schools. The school opened in January 2017 and our inaugural year 12 cohort graduated in 2022. There are currently 1850 students enrolled at BPSSC. Our vision is: At BPSSC we nurture students to be resilient and ambitious participants in their own futures and communities. Our purpose is: At BPSSC we embrace equity and are dedicated to supporting every student to achieve growth and success. Our staff are passionate and committed to helping students achieve their potential - whatever their ability, wherever they live, whatever their background, no-matter their starting point.

About the Role:

As the Head of School you will work closely with the Executive Principal and leadership team to lead the strategic direction, daily operations and ongoing improvement of Bellbird Park State Secondary College. The successful applicant will play a key role in fostering a culture of high expectations, academic excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their personal best and successfully transition to further education, training and employment pathways.

The Head of School will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Lead the implementation of high-quality curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment practices across the school. Leading the Teaching and Learning portfolio.
• Support the Executive Principal in leading the daily operations of the school.
• Monitor and drive improvements in student achievement, engagement, attendance, wellbeing and post-school outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with Deputy Principals, Heads of Department and teaching teams to ensure excellence in curriculum delivery, assessment and student success.
• Foster a culture of aspiration, academic success and continuous improvement for students and staff.
• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with parents, universities, industry, employers and community organisations to enhance opportunities and pathways for students.
• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve organisational goals.
• Significantly contribute to the development and implementation of the 2027 - 2030 Strategic Plan.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page written statement in response to 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.

• MSR694314_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants