Head of Faculty – Languages – Secondary

John Paul College · Daisy Hill, QLD

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

15 November 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 30 Oct 2026

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About John Paul College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-12

School staff (FTE)

268.3

147.3 teaching · 121 non-teaching

Students per teacher

15.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

2,235

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

51%

Girls vs boys

1,073 girls · 1,162 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

About the Opportunity
John Paul College is seeking an exceptional Head of Faculty – Languages to lead English and Languages other than English (LOTE), including Chinese and Spanish, across our Secondary School. This is a genuine opportunity to influence curriculum, inspire a talented team of educators, and drive outstanding student outcomes across Years 7 to 12.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will combine your expertise in Languages education with your passion for great teaching to build a faculty culture defined by innovation, collaboration and excellence. You will lead Assistant Heads of Faculty and a team of dedicated teachers within a community that values diversity, connection and global understanding.

 

About the Role
As Head of Faculty – Languages at John Paul College, you will:

·         Lead the faculty with vision and innovative, evidence-informed practice

·         Develop curriculum that maximises student engagement and achievement, aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA senior syllabuses

·         Lead, motivate and inspire a collegial, high-performing team of educators

·         Support teacher professional renewal, appraisal and career growth

·         Use student data to drive measurable improvement in outcomes

·         Prepare and manage a faculty budget reflecting sound stewardship

The full position description can be viewed here.

 

About You
We’re seeking a dynamic leader who brings:

·         Demonstrated track record of faculty leadership, preferably in the independent education sector

·         Deep knowledge of contemporary curriculum and pedagogy i…

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