Head of Department - Student Engagement
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Deception Bay North State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
52.5
31.9 teaching · 20.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
362
Indigenous students
29%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
170 girls · 192 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan North Region, Deception Bay
Lead student engagement at Deception Bay North State School in this temporary full-time Head of Department opportunity for the 2027 school year.
Join the school's leadership team to strengthen student engagement, support positive outcomes and contribute to a learning environment where students can succeed.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationMoreton Bay - NorthJob ad referenceQLD/MNR702129/26TClosing date07-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob duration19 Jan - 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personLindy-Lou BROWNContact details07 3897 2311Access the National Relay Service
This is a temporary full-time position for the 2027 school year, from 19 January until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.
About us:
Deception Bay North State School is a Prep - Year 6 school in Deception Bay, within the Moreton Bay region, with around 355 students. Parents are valued as important partners, with the school recognising the role of strong relationships between families and staff in supporting student outcomes.
- Our school places strong importance on student engagement, self-regulation and learning, with a focus on literacy and numeracy.
- Our school is also a Positive Behaviour for Learning community, supporting students to develop the skills and behaviours that help them engage successfu…