Head of Department - Humanities
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
1 October 2026
Posted 17 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
224.4
136.8 teaching · 87.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,358
Indigenous students
13%
Language other than English
19%
Girls vs boys
1,146 girls · 1,212 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
South East Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity is on offer for an experienced, innovative and highly collaborative Head of Department - Humanities to provide strategic and instructional leadership across the Humanities faculty. In this role you will build positive partnerships with students, families,
colleagues and the wider community, while effectively managing curriculum, staffing and departmental resources and ensuring alignment with school priorities, policies and legislative requirements.
We are looking for an inspirational educational leader who is committed
to excellence in teaching, collaborative practice and creating meaningful learning experiences and outcomes for every student. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationLogan - BeaudesertJob ad referenceQLD/SER701692/26TClosing date01-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personMichelle HUTCHINSContact details07 3442 3794Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Beenleigh State High School has strong traditions in academic, cultural, sporting and agricultural activities, based around our motto of "Semper Altiora" and is recognised for its involvement in the local communities with stude…