Lead teaching and learning in Years 7 and 8 at Tullawong State High School as Head of Department.

This temporary opportunity until 11 December 2026 is ideal for a highly collaborative and student-centred leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for all learners.

Working as part of a supportive leadership team, you will drive high-quality teaching, strengthen staff capability and help build strong foundations for student success.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

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.

About the School

Tullawong State High School is a large secondary school with a strong culture of collaboration, support and continuous improvement.

Staff work together to share expertise, celebrate success and collectively address challenges, creating engaging learning experiences that support every student to succeed. The school maintains high expectations for learning, wellbeing and achievement, with a strong focus on evidence-informed practice, capability development and improving outcomes for all learners.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative leadership team and contribute to key teaching and learning priorities, particularly across the critical Years 7 and 8 phase of learning.

About the Role

As Head of Department, you will lead and strengthen teaching and learning across Years 7 and 8, ensuring students experience engaging, high-quality learning that supports future success.

You will work closely with teachers and school leaders to drive improvement initiatives, build staff capability and promote a culture of high expectations and professional growth. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead curriculum implementation and teaching and learning improvement initiatives.
• Use data-informed practices to monitor progress and improve student outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and support teachers to strengthen classroom practice.
• Build staff capability through collaboration, professional learning and feedback.
• Lead teams and manage resources to support school improvement priorities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, equity and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, families and community stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of departmental policies and legislative requirements.

What We Offer

• Support from an experienced and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities to lead meaningful improvement in teaching quality and curriculum delivery.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on student achievement and engagement during the important middle years of schooling.

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

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 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, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR691224_26T - Role Description (PDF, 362KB)
  Role Description