Join a supportive school community.

Ayr State High School is seeking a motivated Head of Department - Teaching and Learning to support high-impact teaching and strengthen professional practice across the school.

In this temporary full-time role you will work collaboratively with staff to lead planning, build capability, and promote consistent, evidence-informed pedagogy that lifts student outcomes.

If you’re ready to make a real impact on student learning and staff development, we welcome your application.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 18 August 2025 until 12 December 2025, with possibility of extension, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. 

About the School

Situated in Queensland's vibrant Burdekin region, Ayr State High School blends strong academic traditions with a unique rural-community spirit.

Known for its diverse pathways — including agriculture and trade programs — the school fosters resilience and real-world skills, preparing students for success beyond the classroom in both further education and local industries.

About the Role

As the Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the school department and curriculum focus in developing and providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.

Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR651750_25T - Role Description (PDF, 387KB)
  Role Description