Head of Department - English
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
12 August 2026
Posted 29 Jul 2026
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1,109
Total students
48%
Boys
52%
Girls
93.3
Teaching FTE
30.0
Non-teaching FTE
1,035
ICSEA value
62nd percentile · Average SES
14%
EAL/D Background
5%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Wynnum State High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to join our leadership team as Head of Department - English. As the Head of Department - English you will also manage the school library. If you are an enthusiastic, student-centred leader committed to excellence in English education, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the ongoing success of our school community.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - SouthJob ad referenceQLD/MSR696697/26PClosing date12-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personJosh GAFFELContact details07 3906 7333Access the National Relay Service
About Us:
Wynnum State High School, located in Brisbane's beautiful Bayside, enjoys strong community confidence and student academic outcomes.
Our PROUD values are the glue that holds us together. As a community of learners, we are Positive, Respectful, On Task, Unified and Determined.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Provide strategic educational leadership by developing and implementing a shared vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes, embeds socially just practices, and prepares the department for future needs.
- Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement by setting high expectations for student and staff …