Pacific Pines State High School are seeking an experienced, strategic and student-focused Head of Department - English to lead curriculum, teaching and learning across the English department in years 7 - 10. This role provides an opportunity to shape engaging and purposeful learning experiences for students in Years 7 to 10, support and develop quality teaching practice, build and refine meaningful curriculum connections and support positive relationships across the department, school and wider community. This is a temporary full-time position until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us

Pacific Pines State High School is a proud and established school that values strong and supportive relationships between staff, parents, and students. As a school our mission is to inspire excellence to empower success. We value our staff and support our students to achieve these goals. It is these ideas and values that form the foundation of our teaching and learning practices and contribute to a positive and supportive school culture.

About the Role

As the Head of Department, English you will:  

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the Education Queensland's vision of ‘Brighter Futures'
• Develop the capability of staff to ensure quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department, English reports to the Deputy Principal.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department, English, key responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve 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 work history); and

• A 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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.

• SER702310_26T - Role Description (PDF, 317KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants