Head of Department - Curriculum
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Ripley Valley State Secondary College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
141.2
94.7 teaching · 46.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,268
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
24%
Girls vs boys
669 girls · 599 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
A Head of Department: English (Years 7-9) role is currently available at Ripley Valley State Secondary College.
This unique position will allow the successful applicant to define and shape the culture, curriculum and pedagogical practices across the College with a distinct focus on the English curriculum across years 7 - 9.
This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum in the English curriculum area, along with demonstrated flexibility, independence, leadership, and communication skills.
The successful applicant would ideally commence duties during term 4 of the 2026 school year.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - SouthJob ad referenceQLD/MSR705158/26TClosing date08-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 26 Nov 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personDaniel PymContact details07 3819 5333Access the National Relay Service
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