Are you a thought leader in education ready to do more than manage a department? Are you driven by the belief that education is a vehicle for equity, innovation, and transformation?

At Capalaba State College, we're seeking a Head of Department (Secondary) with a focus on English who leads with vision, builds with purpose, and nurtures both people and ideas.

This role is offered from 14 July 2025 until 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Capalaba State College

Welcome to Capalaba State College. Our College offers education from Prep to Year 12 ensuring continuity through all phases of learning. We strive to support and encourage every individual student to reach their potential and feel a sense of belonging and pride in all that they do. The way that students wear their uniform, speak to others and behave, is a very important part of their development at Capalaba State College. Being well disciplined in all aspects of their college life prepares them well for the workplace or tertiary study and as future citizens.

We welcome you to join our College community and reap the benefits of accessing a wide range of educational subjects, sporting and cultural experiences as well as belonging to a caring and nurturing College.

About the Role

Are you a thought leader in education ready to do more than manage a department? Are you driven by the belief that education is a vehicle for equity, innovation, and transformation? At Capalaba State College, we're seeking a Head of Department - English who leads with vision, builds with purpose, and nurtures both people and ideas.

This is more than a role. It's a chance to co-create the future of English education alongside a team that values critical thinking, creativity, student voice, and community connection. You'll be working in a college where we are shifting away from top-down discipline and compliance, toward culture-building, collaboration, and authentic learning that matters to students' lives—right now and into their futures.

What We're Looking For

A reflective, strategic leader who:

• Sees curriculum as a living, evolving force—not a static checklist.
• Guides teachers as professionals and innovators.
• Thrives on shared leadership, empowering others and fostering agency.
• Is as comfortable building high-performing teams as they are building trust.
• Understands that excellence is inseparable from inclusion, and values diverse perspectives.

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.

• MSR644530_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants