We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Head of Department - Teaching and Learning to lead and inspire a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Teaching and Learning team and leave your mark in some new work aimed at improving student engagement at Glenala State High School. As Head of Department - Teaching and Learning, you will provide strategic educational leadership, drive curriculum development and implementation, and support teachers to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices that improve student engagement, achievement and wellbeing. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, culturally, in service to others and on the sporting fields. The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A solid culture of learning is evident across the school. Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and up-to-date, well maintained and equipped classrooms.
At Glenala State High School our motto 'Believe and achieve' and four values—'Respect and responsibility, commitment to learning, pride and perseverance' guide us as to how we conduct ourselves and provide a common language in which to go about school business. These values are explicitly taught to our students and guided by the school wide positive behaviour philosophy which looks to bring the best out in our students. We have high expectations of our students in behaviour, effort and academic progress.



We value input from parents and caregivers and believe the stronger the relationship between the school, the home and the student, the more likely the students will succeed.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Lead the development of tools and processes to monitor, analyse and respond to student engagement data over time.
- Establish and support Engagement Advocates across faculties to build staff capability in implementing evidence-based engagement strategies and sharing effective practice.
- Support HODs and teachers to use engagement data, student feedback and walkthrough evidence to evaluate the impact of pedagogical practices and inform continuous improvement.
- Build staff capability in digital pedagogy through the effective use of digital tools, through the HITs and HIWS to enhance student engagement, accessibility, participation and self-regulated learning.
- Lead professional learning in AI literacy, supporting staff to use AI tools ethically and effectively to enhance curriculum planning, differentiation, student engagement and access to learning.

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 - Teaching and Learning - Glenala State High School (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Queensland