With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on inclusive education, student engagement, and professional growth, Collingwood Park State Secondary College offers a unique opportunity to be part of something new and inspiring from the ground up. We are seeking Head of Department - English/Humanities who is a futures-focused leader, confident with the Australian Curriculum Version 9 and leading a supportive and high-performing faculty with student outcomes at the core. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 01 June 2026 until 25 May 2027 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Collingwood Park State Secondary College (CPSSC) is a vibrant, inclusive school, inspiring a whole community through high quality learning, engagement and opportunity, to realise individual potential, be of good character, and well prepared for a bright future. Our key strength as an establishing school, is our enthusiasm and great desire to introduce ourselves to the Collingwood Park community, to ensure positive, long-lasting connections are made. These partnerships enable us to build a community school that provides quality pathways for all our students.

At CPSSC we fully embrace our core values, whilst providing a highly supportive, positive, high expectations and engaging learning environment. We are committed to working with our community to develop respectful, kind, engaged students who persevere, despite barriers or obstacles.  We prepare our students to become the best they can be, and empower learners to become confident, respectful, actively informed citizens, who embrace opportunity and possess the required skills for a successful future.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead the department in developing and committing to a shared, future-focused educational vision that delivers high-quality outcomes for all students.
• Embed inclusive and socially just practices while fostering strong partnerships with students, families, agencies, and the wider community.
• Set and maintain high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
• Engage in continuous professional learning and apply a sound understanding of relevant legislation and policies impacting the department.
• Strategically manage human, financial, facility, and curriculum resources to achieve departmental goals.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR683151_26T - Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description