Head of Department - Humanities
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
4 October 2026
Posted 20 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
300.5
229.5 teaching · 71 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
3,594
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
59%
Girls vs boys
1,735 girls · 1,859 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an innovative, passionate and highly collaborative Head of Department - Humanities to lead our dedicated team in delivering engaging, rigorous and inclusive learning experiences that inspire students to understand the world around them. As the Head of
Department - Humanities, you will be responsible for working with the Leadership and Management Team to enact the school's ongoing improvement agenda - Visible Learning, Visible Expertise and Visible Progress.
The successful applicant will significantly contribute to
a high expectations school culture that is focused on continuous improvement to maximise each teacher and student's performance and potential. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane Inner CityJob ad referenceQLD/MSR701797/26TClosing date04-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personKim MCDONALDContact details07 3291 4101Access the National Relay Service
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