Head of Department
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
22 November 2026
Posted 6 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
192.2
136.4 teaching · 55.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,738
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
875 girls · 863 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Centenary Heights State High School is seeking a passionate, innovative and culturally responsive leader to undertake the important role of Head of Department ￂ English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D).
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse and dedicated team supporting our growing population of students from refugee, migrant and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership to ensure the Department's priorities, programs and practices are responsive to our unique school context and the evolving needs of our students and families.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationToowoomba regionJob ad referenceQLD/DSR706811/26TClosing date22-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 December 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personDan LindenmayerContact details07 4636 7500Access the National Relay Service
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