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Head of Department - Teaching and Learning - Moranbah State High School


Central Queensland Region - Schools and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Mornabah State High School has a great opportunity to lead in a rural situation as Head of Department -Teaching and Learning, focusing on pedagogy in the classroom and building capability of beginning teachers. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR637597/25T
Closing date 01-Jun-2025
Job duration A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
Contact person Michelle Pole
Contact details 0420 862 844
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About Us:

Moranbah State High School is a fantastic school that offers quality teaching and learning. In addition there are wonderful opportunities available to students to engage in a large range of extra-curricular and gifted and talented programs. We strive to ensure students entering our gates for the first time feel welcome and supported. 

The school has 750 students who all enjoy and value learning, strive to achieve their best and are active members of a safe supportive and positive community. Our school's motto, 'Tomorrow's Future Today' reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every student has a quality education that prepares them for a positive productive future in our community.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

  • Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
  • Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.

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

How to Apply:

  • Please attach a maximum 3 page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2 page written response to Key Capabilities 1,2,3 & 4 in 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.

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Last updated
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