Head of Department - Teaching and Learning
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 June 2026
Posted 25 May 2026
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384
Total students
42%
Boys
58%
Girls
48.7
Teaching FTE
23.4
Non-teaching FTE
964
ICSEA value
31st percentile · Average SES
13%
EAL/D Background
18%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking a Head of Department – Teaching and Learning to lead the continuous improvement of teaching practice across our nine campuses.
Based in Townsville, this role works with campus leaders and teachers to strengthen pedagogy, build a shared language of effective teaching practices, and support staff capability.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/NQR690062/26TClosing date08-Jun-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personCathy MckennaContact details0475 578 482Access the National Relay Service
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.
Who We Are:
Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC) is a senior transition program for 15 to 17 year olds who face significant barriers in accessing mainstream education.
We actively identify, develop and facilitate clear pa…