The Gap State High School is seeking a Head of Department (locally known as Head of Year) to play a key role in maintaining the school's high expectation culture and supporting the The Gap State High Schools wellbeing framework, supporting every student, every day to achieve success at school.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.5FTE), 25 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

The Gap State High School is a well-regarded secondary school located in Brisbane, Queensland, known for its strong academic outcomes, inclusive culture, and commitment to student wellbeing. With a clear focus on high expectations, personal responsibility, and community engagement, TGSHS fosters a supportive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their best. The school values pride, respect, and integrity, and works closely with families and the wider community to prepare students for success beyond the classroom.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

You will be a key figure in the wellbeing of students in their allocated year level. They know their cohort and ensure they are connected to their peers and feel a sense of belonging at school. They support students, year level teachers, connect teachers and parents to maintain student wellbeing and work in partnership with the other Heads of Year, year level Deputy Principals and relevant student support services.

The role is a 0.5 FTE Head of Department role. The other 0.5 FTE can be a teaching role and will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Heads of Year are proactive, data driven and relational. They use this information and knowledge of their and can advocate for and facilitate programs to address the cohort's wellbeing needs.

They will assist students to be the best they can be through a focus on both student wellbeing and the good order and management of the school. 

Responsibilities include:

• Student Wellbeing and Attendance
• Student Development and Connectedness
• Maintaining high expectations
• Celebrate achievements
• Student Behavioural Choices

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR665482_25T Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description