EOI - Head of Department
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
9 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Laidley State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
90.9
60.9 teaching · 30 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
672
Indigenous students
18%
Language other than English
5%
Girls vs boys
324 girls · 348 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
Laidley State High School is seeking a passionate and dynamic educational leader to join our school as Head of Department ￂ English & The Arts.
The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership and direction for the English and Arts departments, driving quality teaching and learning, curriculum development, assessment and student achievement across year levels.
As Head of Department, you will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff and families, and a commitment to ensuring all students develop the literacy, critical thinking and communication skills necessary for success in their future pathways.
This is a temporary position for Term 1 2027.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - SouthJob ad referenceQLD/MSR705993/26EClosing date09-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 March 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personMichael ClarksonContact details07 5466 8922Access the National Relay Service
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
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