Head of Department (English / Languages)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
19 July 2026
Posted 5 Jul 2026
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1,593
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
126.2
Teaching FTE
54.3
Non-teaching FTE
944
ICSEA value
23rd percentile · Lower SES
8%
EAL/D Background
14%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Coast Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our school as Head of Department - English and languages. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative educator to lead curriculum excellence, inspire high-quality teaching, and drive improved student outcomes across English and Languages. If you are a passionate leader committed to excellence, inclusion, and preparing students with the literacy and communication skills needed for success in a changing world, we encourage you to apply.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationWide BayJob ad referenceQLD/NCR693710/26PClosing date19-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personDan O'BRIENContact detailsPhone: 07 4154 5333 or Email: dobri61@eq.edu.auAccess the National Relay Service
About Us:
Bundaberg State High School is one of the oldest state high schools in Queensland, having opened its doors in 1912 on the banks of the Burnett River. Welcome to our website where you will find information and images which illustrate the diversity of our school.
The school's motto is 'per ardua ad astra', which loosely translates as 'through hard work, the stars', and this set of values informs the expectations of all who work and study here. They also provide a framework for the students as they move int…