Craigslea SHS is seeking a Head of Department - Middle School / eLearning, for a full-time permanent position commencing Semester 2.The Head of Department - Middle School & eLearning holds a dual leadership role with distinct yet complementary responsibilities. As the Middle School HOD, the focus is on leading student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement across Years 9 and 10. This involves working closely with students, staff, and families to support a positive school culture and ensure students are well-supported during the middle secondary phase of learning.You will specialise in eLearning, driving innovation in digital pedagogy and the integration of eLearning practices across the school. This includes building staff capability, enhancing student engagement, and leading strategic improvement initiatives aligned with school priorities and the curriculum.

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About Craigslea State High School

Craigslea State High School provides a caring, safe and disciplined learning environment for Years 7 to 12. Founded in 1975, Craigslea State High School is an independent public school located on approximately 10 hectares. Currently 1000 students enjoy extensive, well maintained facilities as well as the benefits of outdoor sport and recreation in native bushland. Students represent a wide diversity of cultures, characteristic of this global society.

About the Role

Middle School Leadership:

• Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students, specifically in the middle phase of learning
• Determine actions for at risk students through data analysis at key junctures, and strategize interventions
• Attendance - Track key attendance data sets with focus on YTD, TTD and weekly trends.
• Behaviour - Track student behaviour data with a focus on daily, weekly and termly junctures, and Case Managed students. Lead behaviour initiatives including referrals for proactive programs and supportive measures
• Academic - Identify and analyse patterns and trends of academic headline data sets (termly LOA/ NAPLAN) and lead academic improvement interventions where applicable.
• Lead SETP processes and career development programs suitable for Middle phase of learning students and junctures

eLearning Leadership:

• Lead whole-school and departmental initiatives involving learning management systems (e.g. QLearn, OneSchool, Microsoft Teams), educational technologies, and blended learning.
• Support staff in building confidence and capability in digital pedagogy through coaching, workshops, and resource development.
• Collaborate with IT support and curriculum leaders to ensure access to appropriate tools, platforms, and training.

About You

Key Capabilities and Attributes:

• Strong leadership in curriculum development and digital innovation.
• High-level understanding of adolescent learning and engagement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build teacher capability through mentoring, coaching, and collaborative leadership.
• Commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, and culturally responsive practices.

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

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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. 

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.

• MNR642339_25P - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants