Head of Department - English and Humanities
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
15 November 2026
Posted 31 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
82.1
59.1 teaching · 23 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
626
Indigenous students
12%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
297 girls · 329 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Bracken Ridge State High School is looking for a motivated aspiring leader for the position of temporary full-time Head of Department (Secondary) is for 2027, unless otherwise determined.
The successful applicant will be committed to leading the strategic agenda within the faculty to ensure quality teaching, nurture positive relationships and improve educational outcomes.
Our priorities for 2027 are pedagogical practices to engage, extend or challenge students; and universal practices for Reading.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - NorthJob ad referenceQLD/MNR705808/26TClosing date15-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personMichelle LyonsContact details07 3869 7222Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About us:
At Bracken Ridge State High School, we enact the Bracken Ridge Way of Working to enable …