Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Beenleigh State High School

education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beenleigh State High School is seeking a dynamic leader to head a school department, guiding teaching and learning to deliver high-quality outcomes for students. You will promote inclusive practices, support staff development, and drive strategic planning aligned with departmental and school-wide objectives.

The role requires collaboration with students, families, community partners and government agencies to ensure robust educational experiences and strong performance across STEAM, arts and

Job description

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:Located in the heart of Logan, Beenleigh State High School is a vibrant co-educational secondary school catering for students from Years 7-12.With a proud history and a strong focus on academic, cultural, sporting and vocational excellence, the school offers a diverse range of learning opportunities, including specialised programs in STEAM, Music, Agriculture and Sport. Guided by its values of We Care, We Are Responsible, We Achieve, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed.Your opportunity:Lead the school department in establishing and maintaining a shared educational vision focused on delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.Promote socially just practices throughout the school while maintaining high expectations for student and staff performance.Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, ongoing professional development and future-focused strategic planning.Build and maintain effective partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community groups.Oversee the department's human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources, ensuring relevant legislation and policies are understood and followed.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.