- Full time ongoing teaching position | Commencing 2027
- Competitive EBA remuneration and 12.75% employer superannuation
- Leading independent girls' school

Moreton Bay College is seeking an accomplished Languages teacher and instructional leader to join the College as Head of Languages. The successful applicant will lead French and Japanese across Years 7–12 and oversee language pathways delivered through QCAA Senior External Examination subjects and distance education.

The Departmental Portfolio

- French
- Japanese
- QCAA Senior External Examination language subjects
- Languages studied through distance education

What You'll Do

- Provide exemplary instructional leadership aligned with College priorities
- Lead coherent Languages curriculum planning, documentation and review across Years 7–12
- Coordinate French, Japanese, QCAA Senior External Examination language subjects and distance education language pathways
- Coach, mentor and support teachers through observation, feedback and professional dialogue
- Oversee assessment quality, moderation, reporting and relevant QCAA quality-assurance processes
- Use student achievement data and other evidence to guide departmental improvement
- Provide informed subject-selection and pathway advice to students and families
- Contribute to the Secondary Academic Committee and broader academic life of the College
- The successful applicant will teach up to four equivalent subject lines, with 0.3 FTE teaching release for Head of Languages responsibilities.

The PAR allowance and teaching release are provided specifically for the Head of Department responsibilities. The role will not be combined with another coordination position, project, strategy, ongoing co-curricular responsibility or additional operational portfolio.

What You Bring

You will be an experienced, reflective and collaborative educator who can lead improvement while maintaining a strong connection to classroom practice. You will demonstrate:

- Demonstrated capacity to teach either French or Japanese in Years 11 and 12
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience in Languages




- Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated capacity to lead inclusive, evidence-informed teaching and learning
- Ability to build staff capability and support consistent departmental practice
- Appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers
- Commitment to the values and Christian ethos of Moreton Bay College

Why Join Moreton Bay College?

Moreton Bay College offers an environment in which subject expertise, instructional leadership and professional growth are valued. In this role, you will benefit from:

- A collaborative and evidence-informed Teaching and Learning culture
- An extensive professional learning programme
- The prospect to lead curriculum improvement and build teacher capability
- A 20-hectare campus in Manly West
- A values-led College community grounded in Care, Teamwork, Engagement and Character

Appointment Conditions

- Competitive salary of $92,146.35–$134,794.36 per annum plus a $22,531.76 annual position-of-responsibility allowance
- The successful applicant will teach up to four equivalent subject lines, with 0.3 FTE teaching release for Head of Languages responsibilities.
- The Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR) is appointed for five years. At the conclusion of the five-year appointment, the College will declare the position vacant and undertake a full selection process consistent with clause 12.9 of the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement 2025. The incumbent may apply for the advertised position.





Salary will be determined according to recognised teaching experience under the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement 2025.

How to Apply

SELECTION CRITERIA
SC1 Demonstrated ability to use evidence-informed practice to provide a positive and stimulating teaching and learning environment that improves student learning outcomes.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs informed by learning analytics, curriculum knowledge, context-appropriate pedagogy and student needs.
SC3 Educational leadership capability that builds staff capacity and supports the effective implementation of improvement processes in a changing educational environment.
SC4 Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships with students, staff and families.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement processes, structures, resources and documentation that support high-quality teaching, effective Languages learning and effective departmental operation.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to teach either French or Japanese at Years 11 and 12.

Applications should include:

- A cover letter demonstrating your personal philosophy and approach to leading teachers within the Languages context of an all-girls' school and response to the Selection Criteria
- A current curriculum vitae
- Contact details for two professional referees
- Details of current Queensland teacher registration status or eligibility for registration

Application close: 9 am, Monday 2 November 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may commence before the closing date. The College reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Moreton Bay College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants must be willing to comply with the College’s child protection policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will support the values, Christian ethos and Ethical Statement of Moreton Bay College as a Uniting Church school.

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