Head of Department
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
28 July 2026
Posted 21 Jul 2026
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822
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
64.9
Teaching FTE
28.6
Non-teaching FTE
1,086
ICSEA value
80th percentile · Higher SES
29%
EAL/D Background
3%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan North Region, Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is seeking Expressions of Interest from a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative educational leader to join the leadership team as Head of Department.
This opportunity suits a collaborative, energetic and agile instructional leader with a passion for building teacher capability in curriculum and pedagogy.
Leading the Global, Cultural and Technological Perspectives portfolio, you will contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation while
supporting the delivery of the Department of Education's Brighter Futures strategy.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply now!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane Inner CityJob ad referenceQLD/MNR695990/26EClosing date28-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personChrissie COOGANContact details07 3016 8888Access the National Relay Service
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
This is a temporary full-time position from 3 August 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department
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