Head of Department - Teaching and Learning
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 November 2026
Posted 23 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
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Head of Department - Teaching and Learning to lead and inspire a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Teaching and Learning team and leave your mark in some new work aimed at improving student engagement at Glenala State High School. As Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, you will provide strategic educational leadership, drive curriculum development and implementation, and support teachers to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices that improve student engagement, achievement and wellbeing. 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 - WestJob ad referenceQLD/MSR705222/26TClosing date08-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personMichelle SNELLContact details0499 943 718Access 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 expe…