Head of Department - English
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
224.8
161.9 teaching · 62.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,193
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
1,078 girls · 1,115 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
Pacific Pines State High School are seeking an experienced, strategic and student-focused Head of Department - English to lead curriculum, teaching and learning across the English department in years 7 - 10. This role provides an opportunity to shape engaging and purposeful learning experiences for students in Years 7 to 10, support and develop quality teaching practice, build and refine meaningful curriculum connections and support positive relationships across the department, school and wider community. This is a temporary full-time position until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationGold CoastJob ad referenceQLD/SER702310/26TClosing date08-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 December 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personSamuel POLLACKContact details07 5502 5111Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Pacific Pines State High School is a proud and established school that values strong and supportive relationships between staff, parents, and students. As a school our mission is to inspire excellence to empower success. We value our staff and support our students to achieve these goals. It is these ideas and values that form the foundation of our teaching and learning practices and contribute to a …