We are seeking an energetic, future-focused and collaborative Head of Department (English) to permanently join our progressive leadership team for 2027.

The successful applicant will provide strategic curriculum leadership that strengthens the English faculty, builds teacher capability and improves learning outcomes for students across Years 7-12.

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

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 us:

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is located 10 kilometres from the centre of Mackay in the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area.

Opened in January 2013, the school offers modern facilities and contemporary technology embedded across the curriculum.

The school has a strong House culture, with Positive Behaviour for Learning embedded in its expectations and ways of working.

Your opportunity:

Leading high-quality teaching, assessment and moderation, together with the consistent use of data to inform improvement, will be central to the role.

The position will also support the Department of Education's 10-year reading commitment by embedding a consistent, evidence-informed approach to the teaching of reading in conjunction with the school's Reading Coach.

Strong relational leadership and active contribution to whole-school strategic priorities will be essential to success in this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the English faculty to develop, articulate and enact a shared educational vision focused on high-quality teaching and improved learning outcomes for all students.
• Lead the development, implementation and quality assurance of curriculum, assessment and moderation practices across Years 7-12.
• Use student achievement, engagement and other relevant data to identify priorities, monitor progress and guide continuous improvement.
• Build teacher capability through collaborative planning, coaching, feedback, professional learning and the sharing of effective classroom practice.
• Establish a positive, inclusive and student-focused faculty culture characterised by high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
• Build productive professional relationships with students, staff, families, other government agencies and community partners.
• Contribute as a future-focused member of the school leadership team, including leading and supporting whole-school strategic initiatives.
• Manage the faculty's human, financial, curriculum and physical resources effectively and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and departmental expectations.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a 3-page maximum resume including contact details for 2 referees, one of which is your current supervisor.
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR700792_26P Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description