Head of Department - Teaching and Learning - Burpengary State Secondary College

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brisbane is seeking a Head of Department to shape curriculum delivery and lead high-quality teaching practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership track record, a deep understanding of pedagogical approaches, and a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include overseeing professional development for staff, driving literacy strategies, and analyzing student outcomes to foster continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong, proven track record of leadership in teaching and learning.
• Deep understanding of curriculum design and pedagogy.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, student-centred learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of dedicated teachers and provide strategic direction.
• Facilitate ongoing professional learning for staff.
• Coordinate moderation processes for fair assessments.
• Implement best-practice literacy strategies across all year levels.
• Analyze student data and develop improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership in teaching

Communication skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Education

Mandatory qualifications/registration as per role description

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 .

Who We Are

Burpengary State Secondary College is a progressive and future-focused Independent Public School (and Public Private Partnership institution located in the heart of Burpengary.

With a strong commitment to preparing young people for the complexities of the global workforce, the College's four-year strategic plan emphasizes providing an education that builds personal capability and fosters resilience, innovation, and global competitiveness.

Step Into Your Next Chapter

As the Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's curriculum delivery and pedagogy, ensuring that high-quality teaching practices are embedded across all year levels. You will be responsible for leading a team of dedicated teachers, providing strategic direction and support to ensure the continuous development of innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Responsibilities Include

• Facilitating ongoing professional learning opportunities for staff, promoting collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in pedagogy.
• Building capability in all staff aligned with evidence-based effective classroom management practices
• Supporting the professional growth of teachers, including mentoring and coaching new and beginning educators.
• Coordinating and overseeing moderation processes to ensure consistent and fair assessment practices across the school.
• Driving the implementation of best-practice literacy strategies, particularly in the teaching of reading, across all year levels.
• Working closely with school leadership and staff to analyse student data, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance student outcomes.
• Contributing to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving engagement and learning outcomes for all students.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong, proven track record of leadership in all aspects of teaching and learning, with a deep understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and the ability to drive positive change in educational practices.

A passion for fostering an inclusive, student-centred learning environment, along with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, is essential.

Submit Your Application

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.

Occupational group

Education & Training