Head of Humanities & Commerce — Curriculum Leader (0.6 FTE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

PAR allowance

Teaching release time

Job summary

Moreton Bay College invites an experienced educator and instructional leader to become Head of Humanities and Commerce. This newly combined role oversees Years 7–12, aligning Humanities disciplines with Business and Commerce, and supports staff development.

The successful candidate will drive curriculum quality, assessment and student outcomes, provide pathway advice, and manage resources and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful teaching in at least one Humanities or Commerce area.
• Ability to lead curriculum and staff across Humanities and Commerce.
• Experience teaching a senior Humanities or Commerce subject is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
• Commitment to the values and Christian ethos of Moreton Bay College.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership across the combined Humanities and Commerce portfolio.
• Lead curriculum planning, documentation and review for Years 7–12.
• Build alignment and progression across Humanities, History, Geography, Civics and Law, Business, Accounting, Economics, Legal Studies, Philosophy and Reason.
• Coach, mentor and support teachers through observation, feedback and dialogue.
• Oversee assessment quality, moderation, reporting and QCAA processes.
• Use student achievement data to guide departmental improvement.
• Provide pathway advice to students and families.
• Oversee departmental resources, platforms, databases and fieldwork.
• Contribute to the Secondary Academic Committee and broader academic life of the College.
• Teach up to two equivalent subject lines with ~0.6 FTE release for leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Curriculum planning

Staff coaching

Data-driven improvement

QCAA knowledge

Australian Curriculum

Education

Teaching qualifications

QCT registration

Job description

Moreton Bay College invites an experienced educator and instructional leader to become Head of Humanities and Commerce. This newly combined role oversees Years 7–12, aligning Humanities disciplines with Business and Commerce, and supports staff development.

The successful candidate will drive curriculum quality, assessment and student outcomes, provide pathway advice, and manage resources and digital platforms.