Make a lasting difference in a school where every student is known, valued and encouraged to succeed. We are seeking a Head of Department - English and Humanities to be a leader of learning and curriculum in our close-knit Year 7-12 school. In this role, you will lead a faculty of colleagues to inspire young people through engaging, inclusive and high-quality teaching. Working collaboratively and supportive families, you will lead the delivery of curriculum responsive to students' diverse needs, strengths and aspirations while building positive relationships, maintaining high expectations and creating safe, purposeful learning environments. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027,unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Located on Gudjal Country, Charters Towers State High School has proudly served its rural community for more than 114 years, combining strong traditions with cutting-edge and responsive education. We work together to prepare students for the exciting, challenging and rapidly changing future in which they will live and work. In enacting our vision, we strike a balance between preserving proud traditions and instilling important values as we deliver an innovative and responsive curriculum. Diverse learning pathways are enhanced by our extra-curricular offerings and wellbeing programs. The Dalrymple Trade Training Centre and Agricultural Farm offer a unique learning experience for our students to complement courses offered on campus.

Just 90 minutes from Townsville and the coast, Charters Towers offers affordable housing (department housing depending on availability), short commutes and the relaxed pace and open spaces of country living. "The Towers" is renowned for its welcoming hospitality, heritage streetscapes, spectacular sunsets and strong community spirit, with an impressive range of sporting, arts, theatre, equestrian and community organisations. Weekends can include markets, rodeos, race days, music festivals, the annual show,



exploring the goldfields or visiting the iconic drive-in cinema. If you are an enthusiastic and values-driven educator seeking meaningful work, professional growth and a lifestyle that gives something back, we warmly invite you to join the Charters Towers State High School community—where what we achieve together is truly "more to be desired than gold."

About the Role

The Head of Department English and Humanities will work to develop and build the skills of their faculty which often includes early career teachers and permission to teach teachers.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Lead the development and implementation of a shared educational vision that promotes high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Foster an inclusive, socially just school culture while maintaining high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, professional growth, strategic planning and future-focused educational leadership.
- Build collaborative partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community organisations to support student learning and wellbeing.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies while effectively managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve school priorities and goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply

- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and

- A 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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 - English and Humanities - Charters Towers State High School (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Queensland