Head of Department - Humanities and Commerce

Moreton Bay College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

12.75% employer superannuation

Job summary

Moreton Bay College seeks an experienced teacher and instructional leader to become Head of Humanities and Commerce. The role combines Humanities and Business leadership, guiding Years 7–12 curriculum, improving assessment, and supporting staff development.

You will lead curriculum coherence across many subjects, coach teachers, manage resources and contribute to academic life, while teaching up to two subject lines with 0.6 FTE release for leadership duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience in at least one Humanities or Commerce curriculum area.
• Ability to lead curriculum and staff across both Humanities and Commerce.
• Experience teaching a senior Humanities or Commerce subject is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA curriculum, assessment and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary instructional leadership across the combined Humanities and Commerce portfolio.
• Lead coherent curriculum planning, documentation and review across Years 7–12.
• Build alignment and progression across Humanities, History, Geography, Civics and Law, Business, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, Philosophy and Reason, and related subjects.
• Coach, mentor and support teachers through observation, feedback and professional dialogue.
• Oversee assessment quality, moderation, reporting and relevant QCAA quality‑assurance processes.
• Use student achievement data and other evidence to guide departmental improvement.
• Provide informed subject‑selection and pathway advice to students and families.
• Oversee departmental resources, digital platforms, databases, excursions and fieldwork.
• Contribute to the Secondary Academic Committee and broader academic life of the College.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Curriculum planning

Staff coaching

Data-driven decisions

Education

Tertiary teaching qualifications

QCT registration

Job description

Head of Department - Humanities and Commerce

• Full-time ongoing teaching position | Commencing 2027
• Competitive EBA remuneration and 12.75% employer superannuation

• Full-time ongoing teaching position | Commencing 2027
• Competitive EBA remuneration and 12.75% employer superannuation
• Leading independent girls' school

Moreton Bay College is seeking an experienced teacher and highly capable instructional leader to become Head of Humanities and Commerce. This newly combined role replaces the separate Humanities and Business leadership portfolios and carries responsibility for a broad Years 7–12 curriculum. The successful applicant will build coherence across both areas, support staff capability and maintain a strong focus on curriculum quality, assessment and student outcomes.

Departmental Portfolio

• Humanities
• History
• Geography
• Civics and Law
• Business Studies
• Business and Commerce
• Accounting
• Ancient History
• Business
• Economics
• Legal Studies
• Modern History
• Philosophy and Reason

What You’ll Do

• Provide exemplary instructional leadership across the combined Humanities and Commerce portfolio
• Lead coherent curriculum planning, documentation and review across Years 7–12
• Build alignment and progression across Humanities, History, Geography, Civics and Law, Business, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, Philosophy and Reason, and related subjects
• Coach, mentor and support teachers through observation, feedback and professional dialogue
• Oversee assessment quality, moderation, reporting and relevant QCAA quality‑assurance processes
• Use student achievement data and other evidence to guide departmental improvement
• Provide informed subject‑selection and pathway advice to students and families
• Oversee departmental resources, digital platforms, databases, excursions and fieldwork
• Contribute to the Secondary Academic Committee and broader academic life of the College
• The successful applicant will teach up to two equivalent subject lines, providing approximately 0.6 FTE teaching release for Head of Humanities and Commerce responsibilities.

The PAR allowance and teaching release are provided specifically for the Head of Department responsibilities. The role will not be combined with another coordination position, project, strategy, ongoing co‑curricular responsibility or additional operational portfolio.

What You Bring

You will be an experienced, reflective and collaborative educator who can lead improvement while maintaining a strong connection to classroom practice. You will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in at least one Humanities or Commerce curriculum area
• Demonstrated capacity to lead curriculum and staff across both Humanities and Commerce
• Experience teaching a senior Humanities or Commerce subject is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated capacity to lead inclusive, evidence‑informed teaching and learning
• Ability to build staff capability and lead improvement across a broad combined portfolio
• Appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers
• Commitment to the values and Christian ethos of Moreton Bay College

Why Join Moreton Bay College?

Moreton Bay College offers an environment in which subject expertise, instructional leadership and professional growth are valued. In this role, you will benefit from:

• A collaborative and evidence‑informed Teaching and Learning culture
• An extensive professional learning programme
• The opportunity to lead curriculum improvement and build teacher capability
• A 20‑hectare campus in Manly West
• A values‑led College community grounded in Care, Teamwork, Engagement and Character

Appointment Conditions

• Competitive salary of $92,146.35–$134,794.36 per annum plus a $27,038.12 annual position‑of‑responsibility allowance
• Teach up to two equivalent subject lines, providing approximately 0.6 FTE teaching release time.
• The Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR) is appointed for five years. At the conclusion of the five‑year appointment, the College will declare the position vacant and undertake a full selection process consistent with clause 12.9 of the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement 2025. The incumbent may apply for the advertised position.

Salary will be determined according to recognised teaching experience under the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Application close: 9 am, Monday 2 November 2026

Moreton Bay College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants must be willing to comply with the College’s child protection policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will support the values, Christian ethos and Ethical Statement of Moreton Bay College as a Uniting Church school.