Are you an experienced educational leader passionate about supporting secondary students and strengthening teaching and learning? As Head of Department, you will play an important leadership role in shaping curriculum priorities, developing staff capability and contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.

You will work collaboratively with teachers, students and the wider school community to promote high expectations, quality educational practice and positive learning outcomes. This is an prospect to lead meaningful improvement while supporting staff and students to achieve their potential.

If you are ready to bring your leadership capability, educational expertise and commitment to student success to this role, we encourage you to apply.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.40FTE), 20 hours per fortnight

About us:

Our school is an amazing place to teach and learn, with modern resources and a staff commitment to excellence demonstrated in both our words and actions. We believe every child has the ability to learn and succeed and we take great pride in being an influential partner in positioning our students for success in their current and future endeavours.

Your opportunity:

As Head of Department, you will lead your department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. You will contribute to whole-school priorities and support the delivery of school and departmental initiatives.

You will establish and promote high standards for student achievement and staff performance,



providing leadership and guidance to teachers to strengthen curriculum delivery and teaching practice. You will encourage a culture of reflection, professional growth and lifelong learning, supporting staff to engage in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

A key responsibility will be embedding socially just practices in daily school life and promoting an inclusive learning environment where all students are supported to participate and achieve. You will work collaboratively with staff to identify and respond to student needs while maintaining a strong focus on quality teaching and learning.

As a member of the school leadership team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of school improvement priorities, build effective working relationships and provide support and direction to staff. Through your leadership, you will help foster a culture of collaboration, high expectations and shared responsibility for student and staff success.

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.

📌 Head of Department - Caboolture Special School (0.4 FTE)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Caboolture