Head of Department - Teaching and Learning
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
16 November 2026
Posted 3 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
198.9
136.1 teaching · 62.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,834
Indigenous students
12%
Language other than English
22%
Girls vs boys
894 girls · 940 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Redlynch State College is seeking a dynamic Head of Department - Teaching and Learning for a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined. As Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, you will work collaboratively with the Head of Campus Primary, Deputy Principals, Teaching and Learning team and teachers to improve academic achievement and student engagement across Redlynch State College's Primary Campus. This role has a strong teaching and learning focus, with curriculum leadership, student data analysis and high-impact pedagogy at its core.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR706262/26TClosing date16-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 December 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personDale ARCHIBALDContact details07 4039 9222Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Redlynch State College is a Prep to Year 12 college comprising of two campuses.
Prep to Year 6 students attend our junior campus, working with experienced staff in modern air-conditioned facilities, providing strong foundations in literacy and numeracy in a secure and supportive environment.
Our senior campus hosts the junior secondary (year seven to nine) and senior sec…