Head of Department (Junior Secondary)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
19 July 2026
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Murrumba State Secondary College
1,682
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
125.9
Teaching FTE
44.8
Non-teaching FTE
1,001
ICSEA value
47th percentile · Average SES
22%
EAL/D Background
5%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan North Region, Murrumba Downs
We are seeking a passionate and committed instructional leader for the position of Head of Department - Junior Secondary/Spanish. (Locally known as Leader of Learning - Transitions & Pathways (7 & 8)/Spanish.
Lead Spanish and the junior secondary curriculum in this temporary Head of Department opportunity.
Drive excellence in teaching and learning, provide strategic curriculum leadership, and support high-quality language education aligned with departmental priorities.
Working collaboratively with staff, you will foster innovation, strengthen curriculum delivery and improve student outcomes in an inclusive learning environment.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - NorthJob ad referenceQLD/MNR694029/26TClosing date19-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personLiza BINGHAMContact details07 3490 3222Access the National Relay Service
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 ca…