Head of Department - Senior Schooling
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
21 October 2026
Posted 7 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
143.3
94.3 teaching · 49 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,133
Indigenous students
11%
Language other than English
73%
Girls vs boys
557 girls · 576 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Glenala State High School is seeking applications for two temporary full-time positions as Head of Department, Senior Schooling from 21 January 2027 until 25 March 2027, unless otherwise
determined.
One role will be dedicated to Pathway Options for students and encompass the running of the school's Trade Skills Centre and the other will be about the improvement
of academic outcomes for senior students. With the second role leading the continued development of the Trade Skills Centre and the other one will focus on QCAA compliance and
department policies as well as Year 11 and 12 student tracking. We will work with individual skill sets and experience.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - SouthJob ad referenceQLD/MSR703607/26TClosing date21-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 March 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personMichelle SNELLContact details(07) 3877 4222Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, culturally, in service to others and on the sporting fields. The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school. Glena…