Head of Department - Humanities
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
13 July 2026
Posted 29 Jun 2026
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1,404
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
111.1
Teaching FTE
50.5
Non-teaching FTE
996
ICSEA value
45th percentile · Average SES
8%
EAL/D Background
5%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
South East Region School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Ormeau Woods State High School is seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to join our team as Head of Department - Humanities on a temporary full-time basis commencing 31 July 2026 until 09 October 2026, unless otherwise determined. As Head of Department - Humanities, you will provide strategic leadership across the Humanities faculty, supporting high-quality teaching and learning while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationGold CoastJob ad referenceQLD/SER693686/26TClosing date13-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 09 October 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personMatt SILCOCKContact detailsPhone: 07 5540 9222 or Email: msilc9@eq.edu.auAccess the National Relay Service
About Us:
Ormeau Woods is more than just a school, it's a vibrant, forward-thinking community where students are inspired to grow, succeed, and contribute to shaping a bright future. Ormeau Woods State High School has been part of the community since its opening in 2009. Starting with just 250 students in Years 8 and 9, the school has grown to include students from Years 7 to 12, with most coming from local feeder schools: Norfolk Village State School, Ormeau State School, and Woongoolba State S…