Head of Department - The Arts
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
10 September 2026
Posted 28 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
213
153.4 teaching · 59.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,231
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
1,115 girls · 1,116 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
South East Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Southport State High School have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Department - Arts to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. This role will provide strategic and instructional leadership across the Arts, supporting teachers to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking and student achievement. The successful candidate will lead curriculum planning and improvement, build a culture of high expectations, mentor and develop staff, and promote opportunities for students to excel across the Arts. Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills, together with a passion for inclusive, innovative and future-focused arts education, are essential to this role.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationGold CoastJob ad referenceQLD/SER699557/26PClosing date10-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personAlyson INNISContact details07 5509 1222Access the National Relay Service
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Southport State High School a centre for secondary education that is focused on personal excellence for all students. Our school has a proud tradition of being a supportive and caring community that delivers outstanding educational training and opportunities for all students.
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