Lead teaching and learning excellence at Stretton State College. As the Head of Department (Teaching and Learning), you'll work collaboratively across both the primary and secondary campuses to drive exceptional pedagogical practice, support staff capability, and make a lasting impact on student achievement while balancing strategic leadership with a teaching role.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until 12 July 2027, unless otherwise determined.

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.

About the School

Welcome to Stretton State College. We are a high performing school with an enrolment of approximately 3500 students across our primary (Gowan) and secondary (Illaweena) campuses. As we enter our eleventh year at Stretton State College we are excited to welcome new students and community members to our College.

We have worked to establish a school which has a strong values base, and strives to ensure a culture of high expectations for students and staff. Our school is one where students look forward to the challenges and opportunities each day, with an increasing focus on eLearning and the advancements of digital learning.

Your Opportunity

The role of Head of Department (HOD) Teaching and Learning is based on the secondary campus but also works across the primary campus. There is teaching load associated with this role (1 line of teaching). The HOD Teaching and Learning will also work closely in connection with the primary campus leadership team and teaching staff to deliver the pedagogical approach for the College.

Other aspects of this role include:

• Lead the school department, in alignment with the school priorities and strategic plan in collaboration with the school leadership team, to commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Display high quality leadership that sets high standards, and directly influences the engagement, improvement, achievement and wellbeing of staff and students.
• Leading pedagogical practices that focus on empowering students to experience academic growth and success through inclusive practices that enable access, participation purposeful engagement and yearly growth in learning.
• Be futures oriented and strategic in the leadership of faculty and school improvement strategies.
• Lead collegial engagement and professional learning opportunities across the College.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.

Interested? To Apply: 

• 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 assessedsection of the attached role description; and
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR696124_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description