Western Cape College, Weipa Secondary Campus, invites Expressions of Interest for a dedicated and collaborative leader to join the College's dynamic leadership team as Head of Department ￂ﾿ English/Humanities.

This role is a full-time role for a period of 6 months, relieving for a staff member on leave, starting 21/1/2027 until 25/6/2027 unless otherwise determined.

If you are passionate about helping young people reach their potential and thrive in a supportive school environment, we encourage you to apply.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Our College:

Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential boarding facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an significant role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education.

Our vision is that all young people are well prepared for their futures with skills to progress purposefully on their chosen pathway,



and we firmly believe in a strong foundation to learning being the stepping stone to future successes.

Your role:

As the HOD Enligh/Humanities you will have responsibility for (but are not limited to):

- Curriculum delivery in all English and Humanities subjects in the secondary school
- NAPLAN preparation and delivery in 2027
- Coach, mentor and line manage staff within the English and Humanities Faculty
- Manage, review and design annual budgets for your faculty
- Manage the activities of students and teachers in line with the College's vision and values

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

The Perks

This role will provide the successful school leader with access to a suite of professional, financial and personal benefits including:

- Additional incentives under the Recognition of Remote Service Scheme
- Access to subsided accommodation.
- Supportive network of school leaders and regional advisors.
- Relocation assistance.
- Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities.

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 response to the How you will be assessedsection of 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.

📌 EOI - Head of Department - English/Humanities - Western Cape College - Weipa (Cairns)
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