Head of Department - English
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
121.6
80.8 teaching · 40.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,012
Indigenous students
13%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
464 girls · 548 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an energetic, future-focused and collaborative Head of Department (English) to permanently join our progressive leadership team for 2027.
The successful applicant will provide strategic curriculum leadership that strengthens the English faculty, builds teacher capability and improves learning outcomes for students across Years 7-12.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationMackay regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR700792/26PClosing date07-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personSian BurrowsContact details07 4842 1333Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About us:
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is located 10 kilometres from the centre of Mackay in the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area.
Opened in January 2013, the school offers modern facilities and contemporary technology embedded across the curricul…