Head of Department (Humanities)

Suncoast Christian College; Woombye; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncoast Christian College on the Sunshine Coast invites applications for a Head of Department (Humanities), a 1.0 FTE leadership role commencing 1 January 2027, combining strategic oversight with teaching load.

You will lead a high-performing humanities team, align curriculum to AC Version 9 and QCAA, mentor teachers and drive student outcomes in Years 7-12 within a supportive Christian educational community.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Humanities subjects, preferably across Years 7-12.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Humanities teaching team.
• Provide instructional leadership and mentoring to teachers.
• Lead curriculum development and review across Years 7-12.
• Ensure alignment with Australian Curriculum Version 9 and QCAA.
• Oversee assessment quality, data use and student outcomes.
• Support professional growth and well-being of colleagues.
• Manage departmental resources and budget.
• Collaborate with leadership and contribute to whole-College curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Mentoring

Communication

People leadership

Education

Tertiary teaching qualification

QCT registration

Job description

Suncoast Christian College is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Department (Humanities) to provide strategic and instructional leadership across our Humanities learning area. This is a 1.0FTE role, commencing 1 January 2027. Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Suncoast Christian College is a well-established Pre-prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian College of more than 1,100 students. We are committed to providing an education that develops students academically, personally, socially and spiritually, equipping them to make a positive difference in their communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and leader who is passionate about excellent teaching and learning and who can inspire a team to achieve outstanding outcomes for students.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Head of Department (Humanities) will provide leadership, coordination and vision for the Humanities department.

You will play a key role in:

• Leading and developing a high-performing, collaborative and supportive Humanities teaching team.
• Providing strong instructional leadership and mentoring to teachers.
• Leading the development, implementation and ongoing review of quality curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment across Years 7-12.
• Ensuring curriculum and assessment programs align with the Australian Curriculum Version 9 and relevant QCAA syllabus requirements.
• Supporting teachers to develop engaging, purposeful and differentiated learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Overseeing assessment quality, moderation, feedback and academic outcomes across the department.
• Monitoring academic data and using evidence to identify trends, areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance student outcomes.
• Supporting teachers in their professional growth and development, including beginning teachers working towards full QCT registration.
• Building a positive departmental culture characterised by collaboration, professional accountability, innovation and care for staff and students.
• Managing departmental resources and budgets effectively.
• Working collaboratively with the Director of Studies, Director of Teaching & Learning and other members of the Secondary Leadership Team.
• Contributing to whole-College curriculum development, strategic priorities and policy development.
• Supporting opportunities for students to extend their learning through co-curricular, enrichment and academic opportunities.

The role also includes a teaching load, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to remain connected to classroom practice and model excellence in teaching.

About you:

We are looking for an educational leader who combines strong curriculum expertise with genuine people leadership.

You will ideally bring:

• Appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications and current QCT registration.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Humanities subjects, preferably across Years 7-12.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management experience, ideally including experience leading or developing a teaching team.
• A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to using data and evidence to inform teaching and improve student outcomes.
• The ability to lead change positively and contribute to the ongoing development of the College.
• A genuine commitment to supporting the professional growth and wellbeing of colleagues.

Most importantly, you will be a committed Christian who is supportive of the aims and ethos of Christian education and able to contribute positively to the spiritual, academic and relational life of our College.

Why join Suncoast Christian College?

At Suncoast Christian College, we believe great education is built on great relationships. You will join a professional and collaborative staff community where people are encouraged to use their gifts, develop their practice and contribute meaningfully to the life of the College. This is an opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking College and to play an important leadership role in shaping the future of Humanities education at Suncoast.

Applications close: 7 September 2026

Suncoast Christian College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm and ensuring that all those engaged in our school community promote the fundamental right of children and young people to be respected and nurtured in a safe school environment. Applicants must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the College's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with these. We require all applicants to be in possession of a valid Blue Card and / or hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. All people employed by the school must be eligible to work in Australia. Please submit your Expression of Interest, including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your teaching areas and availability.