Junior Secondary Academic Lead - Student Growth

Queensland Department of Education; Mount Morgan; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Mount Morgan State High School invites Expressions of Interest for a temporary full-time Head of Department - Junior Secondary position commencing in Term 4, 2026 (from 6 October to 11 December 2026). You will lead the Junior Secondary phase and work with teachers to strengthen teaching and learning and support positive outcomes for students.

You will collaborate with staff, students, families and the community to enhance academic, vocational and future

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across Junior Years.
• Support teachers to implement effective, explicit teaching practices.
• Strengthen student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, families and the wider community.
• Contribute to the school's academic, vocational and future pathways.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Mount Morgan State High School invites Expressions of Interest for a temporary full-time Head of Department - Junior Secondary position commencing in Term 4, 2026 (from 6 October to 11 December 2026). You will lead the Junior Secondary phase and work with teachers to strengthen teaching and learning and support positive outcomes for students.

You will collaborate with staff, students, families and the community to enhance academic, vocational and future